Early European Exploration Christopher Columbus Famous Explorers 100

Early European Exploration Christopher Columbus Famous Explorers 100 100 250 250 500 500 700 700 1500 Jeopardy Pot Luck

Early European Exploration What group of Europeans reached North America about 500 years before Columbus? Jeopardy The Vikings

Early European Exploration Who was the leader of the first expedition to sail around the world? Jeopardy

Early European Exploration Why did Europeans begin to look for a sea route to Asia? Jeopardy

Early European Exploration What did the word technology refer to in the 1400’s? Jeopardy

Early European Exploration What were three problems that European Explorers faced? Jeopardy

Christopher Columbus What was the main reason that Columbus sailed West from Europe? Jeopardy

Christopher Columbus Where did Columbus believe he was when he reached North America? Jeopardy

Christopher Columbus What two problems did Columbus and his crew face on their voyage? Jeopardy

Christopher Columbus Which European nation sponsored Columbus’s expedition across the Atlantic? Jeopardy

Christopher Columbus Why did Columbus have to wait until after the Reconquista to start his voyage? Jeopardy

Famous Explorers Explored and claimed land for Spain what is now the state of Florida. Jeopardy

Famous Explorers Explored the land that connects the Americas and became the first Spanish explorer to reach the Pacific Ocean Jeopardy

Famous Explorers Explored and claimed land for Spain much of what is now the southwestern United States Jeopardy

Famous Explorers Explored and claimed land for Holland much of what is now the state of New York and surrounding areas Jeopardy

Famous Explorers Explored and claimed land for Spain much of what is the southern half of what is now the United States Jeopardy

Pot Luck Which Spanish Conquistador took control of the Inca Empire Jeopardy

Pot Luck What did Verrazano, Cartier, and Hudson search for in North America Jeopardy

Pot Luck What happened during Hudson’s last voyage? Jeopardy

Pot Luck Which empire did the army of Hernando Cortez conquer in Mexico? Jeopardy

Pot Luck What were three things explorers were hoping to find on their expeditions across the Atlantic? Jeopardy