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Explorers
Kaitlyn's Explorer Test for AM Studies
36 cards·by kstock
Christopher Columbus
Spain
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Spain
Ferdinand Magellan
Spain
Juan Ponce de Leon
Spain
Hernando de Soto
Spain
Francisco Coronado
Spain
Francisco Pizarro
Spain
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
Spain
Hernan Cortes
Spain
Bartholomeu Dias
Portugal
Vasco da Gama
Portugal
Amerigo Vespucci
Portugal
John Cabot
England
Sebastian Cabot
England
Martin Frobisher
England
Henry Hudson
England
Francis Drake
England
Giovannida Verazzano
France
Jacques Cartier
France
Samuel de Champlain
France
Sieur de la Salle
France
Louis Joliet
France
Jacques Marquette
France
Why did Europeans look for a new route to the Indies?
They wanted a cheaper, faster way to get spices, etc.
What route did the Portuguese Find?
The route around Africa's Cape of Good Hope
Was Columbus' plan to sail west realistic, yes or no? Why?
Yes. Because they didn't know there was land where he landed.
Why were John Cabot's voyages important to England
His voyages established England's claims in North America
What does the term "northwest passage" mean?
A direct water route to Asia through North America
How were the "sea dogs" a different kind of explorer?
"Sea dogs" robbed Spanish ships while exploring.
What was an astrolabe?
It was an early instrument sailors used to find their approximate location.
What did early English and French explorers have in common?
Both wanted to find the Northwest Passage.
What was Champlain's goal as an explorer?
To expand the fur trade with Native American's
How did LaSalle's explorations benefit France?
He claimed the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys for France.
What were 3 mistakes Columbus and others made in calculations about getting to the Indies?
Miscalculated the distance, Didn't realize they were not in Asia, Didn't realize two
continents were in the way.
Founded
Established or set up.
Sea Dogs
English seamen of the 1500's, much like pirates