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MagellanThis European explorer is given credit for circumnavigating the world although he died in the process.
ColumbusThis European explorer thought he found a new sea route to India, but actually landed in San Salvador, an area near the Bahamas.
BalboaThe first European to see the Pacific Ocean.
da GamaThe first European to sail from Portual to India.
CortesThe Eruopean explorer who burned all his ships to ensure his crew would explore Mexico with him.
SpainThis country funded many of the early explorations to the new world.
DrakeThis English explorer was thought to be nothing more than a "legalized pirate.
BibleThis artifact symbolized missionary spirit.
World MapThis artifact symbolized scientific discovery.
Gold, Glory, GodThe three G's - the reasons the explorers sought new lands.
CornA food item brought back to the Europeans.
FlagAn artifact that symbolized national pride.
AstrolabeThis item assisted captains in charting new sea routes.
Wooden barrelsHow food stuffs were stored on the ship.
IndigenousNative peoples.
PerspectiveA point of view.


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