Explorers

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Where were the Vikings originally from?

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Scandinavia

Front

Who was most likely the first European to land in North America?

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Leif Eriksson

Front

Leif Ericsson founded (settled) a settlement in what is now ______.

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Canada

Front

What country was the first to find a sea route to Asia?

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Portugal

Front

Why did European rulers want to find a sea route to Asia?

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So they could control trade routes and make money.

Front

What did Marco Polo write about in his book that made other explorers and rulers want to travel and explore?

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Riches

Front

What did the Spanish rulers hope to earn by sending Christopher Columbus on an exploration?

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Both land and riches.

Front

When Columbus first landed, where did he think he was?

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Asia

Front

Where did Columbus really land? Options: Australia, An island in Canada, An island in the Caribbean Sea, Africa

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An island in the Caribbean Sea

Front

Columbus made 4 total voyages to the Americas. Each time he went, what would he take back with him?

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Native Americans as slaves