The Age of Exploration

European Explorers

Christopher Columbus

Sponsored by: Spain

First expedition: He

set sail for Asia in

1492.

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 1497.

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 1499.

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 1519.

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