Prince Henry
Of what country was Prince Henry a navigator?
Portugal
What country was home for Columbus?
Italy
Who was Ferdinand Magellan?
Portuguese sea captain
What were the dates of the Spanish Explorers?
1513-1538
What year Prince Henry was born?
1394
Who funded Columbus' explorations?
Queen Isabella of Spain
What famous expedition did Magellan command?
Circumnavigating the world
What countries had Spain taken over within 100 years of Columbus' voyage?
Central America and South America
What is cartography?
Map-making
In what year did Columbus set sail for the new land?
1492
Who financed Magellan's famous voyage?
Charles I of Spain
What empire did Cortes conquer and what happened to it?
The Aztec Empire and it was destroyed
What is astronomy?
It is the study of the celestial bodies.
How many ships did Columbus have? Name them.
3 ships: Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria
What occurred on the voyage that caused problems for Magellan?
Mutiny
Who discovered the Mississippi River?
Hernando de Soto
What is navigation?
The science of getting a ship from place to place.
How many men were on the voyage with Columbus?
88 men
What did Magellan discover on this voyage?
Pathway to the Pacific Ocean
Who was the first explorer to see the Grand Canyon?
Coronado