History - New World Discovered

The Age of Exploration began with a search for new trade routes to

• Africa.

• America.

• Asia.

• Europe.

Where was Marco Polo from?

• China
• Venice, Italy
• Greenland
• Silk Road

Columbus was the first explorer to reach the _____ _______. 

• Florida keys 
• Disney World 
• New World 
• West Indies 

Columbus searched for many years for someone to give him money to sail to the west. Which leaders and country finally gave him money?

• His mom

• King Ferdinand and Queen Elizabeth of Italy

• Leif Erikson

• King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain

What year did Columbus sail on his 1st voyage?

• 1941

• 1429

• 1492

• 1400's

Columbus's ships were named the _____________________.

• Ninta, Pinta, Santa Maritha

• Nine, Pine, and Mine

• Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria

• Ninia, Pinia, Santa Mine

Why do we refer to the American natives as Indians?

• Because that is their name in their language.

• Because Columbus thought he landed in India.

• Because Marco Polo named them.

A mutiny is 

• crew ceremony 
• crew takeover
• crew musical
• crew party

Match the explorer with the right name or phrase:

Ferdinand Magellan

• new route to India

• proved the earth is round

• trained navigators

Match the explorer with the right name or phrase:

Vasco de Gama

• new route to India

• proved the earth is round

• trained navigators