The Age of Exploration European Explorers

Christopher Columbus Sponsored by: Spain First expedition: He set sail for Asia in Where did he go: He never found Asia, but he always thought he did. He landed in the Caribbean Islands.

John Cabot Sponsored by: England First expedition: He wanted to find the trade route Columbus found as well in Where did he go: He sailed to Newfoundland. This is a country in North America. Located in Canada.

Amerigo Vespucci Sponsored by: Spain and Portugal First expedition: He went on an expedition farther west than Columbus to see what he could find in Where did he go: He found South America. This proved that Columbus and Cabot did not find a new trade route to Asia.

Ferdinand Magellan Sponsored by: Portugal First expedition: He went on his expedition around the world in Where did he go: They went around the world and one ship made it back in 1522.

Take out a piece of paper and pencil.

Question 1 What country sponsored Christopher Columbus? A.) Spain B.) Portugal C.) England D.) France

Question 2 What country sponsored John Cabot? A.) Spain B.) Portugal C.) England D.) France

Question 3 When did John Cabot sail on his expedition? A.) 1492 B.) 1497 C.) 1499 D.) 1519

Question 4 What country sponsored Magellan? A.) Spain B.) England C.) France D.) Portugal

Question 5 Where did Columbus land? A.) Caribbean Islands B.) Asia C.) South America D.) Newfoundland