Explorers Flashcard

Front

Which is not the name of one of Columbus’ ships? Options: The Pinta, The Santa Marino, The Santa Maria, The Nina

Back

The Santa Marino

Front

What is the name for someone who makes maps?

Back

cartographer

Front

Who are the Americas named after?

Back

Vespucci

Front

What is another word for conquerer?

Back

conquistador

Front

Where did Columbus think he landed?

Back

Asia

Front

Who invaded Monteczuma and the Aztecs?

Back

Cortes

Front

Which explorer was the first to map the Texas coastline?

Back

Pineda

Front

Which French explorer sailed the Mississippi River before coming to Texas?

Back

La Salle

Front

Who was the first European to reach North America?

Back

Erikson

Front

Which Native Americans held de Vaca and his crew captive?

Back

Karankawa