Test 1 Explorers Flashcards
Another thing that motivated Spanish explorers
God they wanted to spread their religion to the new world
What is 1 thing that motivated Spanish explore the new world
Gold-they wanted to get rich
Another Spanish motivater
Glory-they wanted to be recognized for achievements
Describe 3 Spanish expeditions
Columbus-1st english explorer to discover Americas landed on islands
Another Spain explorer
Balboa-crossed isthmus of panama reached the pacific from the new world
3rd explorer
Cortes-conquered the Aztec empire
Lasting impact of Spanish Inquisition
Parts of the world sill speak Spanish
In Central America catholic is still dominant
Portugeese explorer
De soto- he is 1st European to cross the Mississippi River (looking for a way to China)
2nd portugeese explorer
Magellan-Circumnavigated the world
Lasting impact of the Portuguese
1st circumnavigation of the world was completed discovered new way to Asia
A French explorer and their accomplishments
Jacques Marquette-spread Christianity to North America on Mississippi River
Another French explorer
De Lasalle-traveled down Mississippi River to Louisiana claimed and named it for France
French impact
Louisiana is named after French king
Cajun based off French language
English explorer and the accomplishments
Francis drake-2nd circumnavigation
2nd English explorer
Martin Frobisher-looked for northwest passage in Canada
