Explorers, Vermillion

Question 1

I explored North America looking for the Northwest passage and was abandoned by my crew

Answer 1

Henry Hudson

Question 2

I landed in the Carribean Islands on one of my 4 voyages for Spain.

Answer 2

Christopher Colombus

Question 3

I proved you cold travel by water from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. (2)

Answer 3

Jacques Marquette and Louie Joilet

Question 4

I conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico for Spain.

Answer 4

Hernan Cortez

Question 5

I showed that the Indian and Atlantic Oceans were connected by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope.

Answer 5

Bartolomew Diaz

Question 6

I discovered a new continent when landing in South America.

Answer 6

Americo Vespucci

Question 7

I conquered the Incas and claimed Peru for Spain.

Answer 7

Francisco Pizarro

Question 8

I claimed Newfoundland for Britain.

Answer 8

John Cabot

Question 9

I was the first European to sail the St. Lawrence River.

Answer 9

Jaques Carter

Question 10

I sailed from Europe to India and secured a new route to the Spice Trade.

Answer 10

Vasco De Gama

Question 11

I led an expedition from Mexico to Kansas as I searched for the Cities of Gold. Instead I found the Grand Canyon.

Answer 11

Francisco Cornado

Question 12

I was held captive by natives for 2 years after crashing off the coast of Texas.

Answer 12

Cabeza de Vaca

Question 13

This Spanish conquistador was the first to land on the mainland of the United States. I ventured through Florida.

Answer 13

Juan Ponce de Leon

Question 14

I was the first European explorer to sail the Mississippi River which became my burial spot.

Answer 14

Hernando de Soto

Question 15

I mapped the Great Lakes and founded Quebec and New France.

Answer 15

Samuel de Champlain

Question 16

I sailed the Mississippi and claimed the Louisiana Territory for France.

Answer 16

Robert de la Salle

Question 17

I was credited for circumnavigating the world even though I died in the Philippines before reaching home.

Answer 17

Ferdinand Magellan

Question 18

I viewed the Pacific Ocean and claimed the coastlines for Spain.

Answer 18

Vasco Nenz de Balbua