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Which explorer sailed for Spain looking for a faster route to Spice Islands? He did not reach his goal of getting to the Far East, but he did discover the West Indies and wealth.
Hernando De Soto
To cut out the middle man in the trade of spices from Spice Island
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
He did not have good relationships with Europeans and did not communicate the discovery with them.
He was the first to find America (even though he isn't given credit for it).
The hope of gaining money and power
Map making skills
Why did Leif Erickson not get credit for his discovery of North America?
Hernando De Soto
To cut out the middle man in the trade of spices from Spice Island
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
He did not have good relationships with Europeans and did not communicate the discovery with them.
He was the first to find America (even though he isn't given credit for it).
The hope of gaining money and power
Map making skills
Why was Leif Erickson important to early explorers?
Hernando De Soto
To cut out the middle man in the trade of spices from Spice Island
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
He did not have good relationships with Europeans and did not communicate the discovery with them.
He was the first to find America (even though he isn't given credit for it).
The hope of gaining money and power
Map making skills
This explorer sailed for England and was looking for the Northwest Passage. He tried to replicate Columbus' route. He sailed near the Arctic Circle, but had no success.
Hernando De Soto
To cut out the middle man in the trade of spices from Spice Island
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
He did not have good relationships with Europeans and did not communicate the discovery with them.
He was the first to find America (even though he isn't given credit for it).
The hope of gaining money and power
Map making skills
What was the main motivation for European nations sent explorers out into the world?
Hernando De Soto
To cut out the middle man in the trade of spices from Spice Island
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
He did not have good relationships with Europeans and did not communicate the discovery with them.
He was the first to find America (even though he isn't given credit for it).
The hope of gaining money and power
Map making skills
Why did European countries seek out a water route to Asia?
Hernando De Soto
To cut out the middle man in the trade of spices from Spice Island
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
He did not have good relationships with Europeans and did not communicate the discovery with them.
He was the first to find America (even though he isn't given credit for it).
The hope of gaining money and power
Map making skills
Which explorer was a Spanish conquistador who explored the southeastern United States and claimed land in Florida for Spain?
Hernando De Soto
To cut out the middle man in the trade of spices from Spice Island
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
He did not have good relationships with Europeans and did not communicate the discovery with them.
He was the first to find America (even though he isn't given credit for it).
The hope of gaining money and power
Map making skills
What is cartography?
Hernando De Soto
To cut out the middle man in the trade of spices from Spice Island
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
He did not have good relationships with Europeans and did not communicate the discovery with them.
He was the first to find America (even though he isn't given credit for it).
The hope of gaining money and power
Map making skills
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