Explorers Flashcard

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Who was the first explorer to circumnavigate the world?

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Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to circumnavigate the world, completing the journey in 1519-1522.

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Who was Hernan Cortes?

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Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conquistador known for leading the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century.

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What was the Columbian Exchange?

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The Columbian Exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World following Columbus's voyages.

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True or False: The Columbian Exchange only brought positive changes to the Americas.

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False. The Columbian Exchange brought both positive and negative changes, including the introduction of new crops and diseases.

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Who explored the southwestern United States in search of the Seven Cities of Gold?

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Francisco Vasquez Coronado explored the southwestern United States in search of the legendary Seven Cities of Gold in the 1540s.

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Who was John Cabot?

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John Cabot was an Italian explorer who is credited as one of the first Europeans to explore the mainland of North America since the Norse explorers.

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What is an explorer?

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An explorer is a person who travels to unknown or little-known places to discover new information about them.

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What did Christopher Columbus achieve?

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Christopher Columbus is known for his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, which led to the European awareness of the American continents.

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What was the significance of Vasco da Gama's voyage?

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Vasco da Gama was the first person to sail directly from Europe to India, opening up the sea route for trade.

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Who was Leif Erikson?

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Leif Erikson was a Norse explorer from Iceland who is believed to be the first European to have set foot on North America, around the year 1000.