Chapter 3 - Explorers

Who wanted to find a new sea route to Asia by sailing west from Europe?

What continent do you live on?

A journey to achieve a goal

During the Renaissance period Europeans took a new interest in writing, art, and science.

In 1492, ______________ and _____________ agreed to pay for Columbus' voyage

The Silk Road connected ____________ and _______________

The king of Portugal named the tip of Africa

What were Columbus' ships?

Columbus and his crew thought they landed in Asia but they were really in present day

European sailors used three inventions that helped them on their journeys. They were the

planning and controlling the direction of a ship

The movement of plants, animals, and people between Europe and North America was known as

to sail completely around something

How many continents are in the world?

What was the main reason Spanish rulers sent explorers on expeditions?

money left over after a business has paid all its expenses

people and animals traveling together

Prince Henry of Portugal created _______________ to help with exploration

Ferdinand Magellan died on his voyage but his crew continued on were the first to ____________

Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand wanted Columbus to start __________ and claim land for Spain.

Who traveled with his father and uncle from Europe to China to trade for gold and spices?

The people of Ghana, Africa traded gold for salt to preserve food.

a small community of people living in a new place

Who started a settlement in Canada before Columbus came to America that didn't last very long?