Geo-Challenge Questions for Age of Exploration

1. Which explorer was the first to establish a sea route to Asia?  For which European country did he sail?   Use the correct color to trace the route of this voyage. Label it with the explorer's name and the year(s) of the voyage.
2. Which explorer was the first to sail to the east coast of South America? For which European country did he sail?  Use the correct color to trace the entire route of this voyage. Label it with the explorer's name and the year(s) of the voyage.
3. By 1600, on which continents did Portugal claim or control territory or cities Use the correct color to shade and label the areas claimed by Portugal.
4. Which explorer was the first to sail to what are today the Caribbean Islands between North and South America? For which European country did he sail?  Use the correct color to trace the route of this voyage. Label it with the explorer's name and the year(s) of the voyage.
5. Which explorer was the first to lead a voyage that eventually went around the world? For which European country did he sail?   Use the correct color to trace the route of this voyage. Label it with the explorer's name and the year(s) of the voyage.
6. Which country had explorers who led expeditions into the lands of the Aztecs and Incas in North and South America?  Who were these explorers?   Use the correct color to trace the route of these expeditions. Label it with the explorer's name and the year(s) of the voyage.
7. By 1600, on which continents did Spain claim territory? Use the correct color to shade and label the areas claimed by Spain.
8. Which European countries during this period sent explorers to North America's east coast. Name three of these explorers.  Use the correct color to trace the route of this voyage. Label it with the explorer's name and the year(s) of the voyage.