Chapter 2, Lesson 2 & 3: Explorers Flashcards
Sailed along coast of Africa in 1487 until he reached what he named, “The Cape of Storms,” which was later named as “The Cape of Good Hope.” Mapped how big Africa was (turned back at tip of Africa)
Bartolomeu Dias (Spain)
1487
Wide arc around Africa and got to India. Returned with spices, porcelin, and other valuable cargo. Journey meant to help sailors travel safely.
Vasco de Gama (Portugal)
1497
Reached Bahamas, but though reached Japan. Explored, claimed land, and mapped Central America’s coastline (discovered new continent).
Christopher Columbus (Spain)
1492
Landed Mexico coast and conquered Aztec Empire, making Spain wealthy. Travels encouraged Spainish conquistadors.
Hermando Cortes (Spain)
1519
Executed Incan ruler by spreading diseased, and brought riches back (follow Cortes footstepts).
Francisco Pizarro (Spain)
1531
Wanted find “Fountain of Youth,” but made first landing east coast Florida.
Juan Ponce de Leon (Spain)
1531
First Spanish explorer travel around the world, and named the Pacific Ocean.
Ferdinand Magellan (Spain)
1520
Landed coast Newfoundland and mapped/claimed territoy. Looking for Northwest Passage.
John Cabot (England)
1497
Explored coast North America and mapped area. Looking for northern route.
Giovanni de Verrazano (France)
1504
Sailed St. Lawrence River in hopes lead Pacific Ocean. Only found mountain peaks.
Jacques Cartier (France)
1535
Found river and named after him and sailed north on river. Did not find path to Indea, so turned back.
Henry Hudson (Netherlands)
1609
Sent again and found bay (Hudson Bay), but though Pacific Ocean. Crew rebelled and put Hudson on boat.
Henry Hudson (England)
1610
Traveled Mississippi River, but flowed south into Gulf of Mexico rather than to Pacific Ocean, so turned back.
Joliet + Marquette (France)
1670s
Followed Mississippi River to Gulf of Mexico and claimed region.
Robert de La Salle (France)
1682
