The Explorers
Below are nine out of MANY explorers during the Age of Exploration. Using the chart provided and the links below, learn about these nine men, focusing on what country they sailed for (not their own nationality), purpose for their voyage, what did they explore/discover (it doesn't always match up with their purpose), and when did they explore/discover it. Then, draw out their route on the provided map.
Pedro CabralPedro Alvares Cabral
Make sure you read BOTH pages of this link.
Pedro Cabral's Route
This link shows you his route.
John Cabot
John Cabot
John Cabot's Route
Jacques Cartier
Jacques Cartier
Jacques Cartier's Route
The route above ONLY shows you part of what his voyage. Use your brain (think who he sailed for) to come up with the rest
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus Route
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama's Route
Bartolomeu Dias
Bartolomeu Dias
Bartolomeu Dias Route
Henry HudsonHenry Hudson
Make sure you read ALL OF IT.
Henry Hudson Route
This map actually has 4 people's routes. You just have to draw out Hudson's (represented by black dashes).
Ferdinand MagellanFerdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan's Route
Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci
Just read about the third voyage. It is considered his most successful.
Amerigo Vespucci's Route
