Which explorer, pictured here, used astronomy to help guide his journeys?
Which explorer, pictured here, used astronomy to help guide his journeys?
What does GPS stand for?
Antonio Pigafetta’s writing is an example of a __________________.
How many days did it take Magellan’s crew to complete their journey?
Lines of latitude run _____________, and lines of longitude run _____________.
Which explorer, pictured here, used astronomy to help guide his journeys?
Whose journal survived going all the way around the world?
Where did Ferdinand Magellan die?
What is the name of the bold, black line pictured on the map?
Vasco de Gama was a famous Portuguese sailor who helped connect continents of the world via trade.
Select the facts below that you know to be true about de Gama, based on this week's Studies Weekly:
Sort the events of Magellan's expedition into the order in which they happened in history.
Magellan is killed by angry natives in the Philippines.
Sebastian del Cano leads the remaining crew as they sail around the southern tip of Africa.
Magellan and his crew spend months trying to start a colony in South America.
Magellan and his crew find a route between islands that saves time (later named the Strait of Magellan).
Match the Spanish explorers on the left with each of their major accomplishments.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Francisco Coronado | arrow_right_alt | discovered the Mississippi River |
Fracisco Pizarro | arrow_right_alt | claimed all land that touched the Pacific Ocean for Spain |
Vasco Núñez de Balboa | arrow_right_alt | found Pueblo Indians, buffalo herds, and the Grand Canyon |
Hernando de Soto | arrow_right_alt | conquered the Inca and claimed what is now Peru for Spain |
