Social Studies age of exploration

Question

Questions

1. Which explorer was the first to establish a sea route to Asia? For which European country did he sail?

2. Which explorer was the first to sail to the east coast of South America? For which European

country did he sail?

3. By 1600, on which continents did Portugal claim or control territory or cities?

4. Which explorer was the first to sail to what are today the Caribbean Islands, between North

and South America? For which European country did he sail?

5. Which explorer was the first to lead a voyage that eventually went around the world? For which European country did he sail?

6. Which country had explorers who led expeditions into the lands of the Aztecs and Incas in North and South America? Who were these explorers?

7. By 1600, on which continents did Spain claim territory?

8. Which European countries during this period sent explorers to North America’s east coast?

Name three of these explorers.

The Impact of Exploration on European Commerce and Economies

Answer 1

1.) Vasco de Gama who was a European explorer (Portugal)

2.) Carbal who was from Portugal

3.) South America, Africa, and Asia

4.) Christopher Columbus from Spain

5.) Elcano who was associated with Magellan and sailed for Spain.

6.) Spain who had Pizarro and Cortes

7.) Spain who had control in North, South, and Central America along with Europe

8.) Unitied Kingdom, France, and The Netherland who were responsible for Cabot , Hudson, and finally De Verrazano