Explorers

Front

Leif Eriksson was a ________ explorer.

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Viking

Front

In the image, the pictures show 16th century sailors using tools of the trade. These sailors are pointing these tools at the sky to help them:

Back

navigate their ship

Front

In addition to the items shown in the image, which of the following made it much easier for the early explorers to travel from one place to another? Options: an odometer, an abacus, a compass, a musket

Back

a compass

Front

What is the name of the time period between the 15th and 17th centuries in which Europeans travelled in search of new trade routes, lands, and goods?

Back

Age of Exploration

Front

After the Vikings, John Cabot became the first explorer to _________.  Look at the map for a clue.

Back

arrive on the mainland of North America

Front

According to the map, who was the first to arrive in the New World?

Back

the Vikings

Front

John Cabot claimed lands for _________.

Back

England

Front

Hernando de Soto explored the southeastern United States (Florida) and claimed lands for _______.

Back

Spain

Front

Robert LaSalle claimed lands along the ________ for France.

Back

Mississippi River

Front

Since Spain was in competition with Portugal, Spain sent __________ to find a faster water route to the Far East.

Back

Christopher Columbus