Age of Exploration

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Across
  1. 1. This Spanish explorer conquered the Aztecs in Mexico.
  2. 3. An Italian explorer known for mapping the South American coast, his name is now associated with America.
  3. 6. The last Incan emperor who was captured and killed by Spanish conquistadors.
  4. 9. Ferdinand This Spanish king sponsored Columbus's journey in 1492.
  5. 12. He was the first European to explore the coast of North America, claiming land for England.
  6. 13. A Spanish term for conquerors who sought to explore and claim new lands.
  7. 15. A Dutch settlement that later became New York City.
  8. 17. Ponce de Leon He searched for the Fountain of Youth and explored Florida.
Down
  1. 2. A cultural movement in Europe that inspired exploration and art.
  2. 3. Núñez de Balboa He was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean.
  3. 4. He led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
  4. 5. This explorer is known for his journey to find a westward route to Asia and instead discovered the Americas.
  5. 7. He conquered the Incan Empire in Peru.
  6. 8. system This system allowed Spanish settlers to control local Indigenous people and their labor.
  7. 10. da Verrazzano This Italian explorer is known for his expedition to find a northwest passage to Asia.
  8. 11. the Navigator Known as the "Father of Navigation," he helped to develop early exploration techniques.
  9. 14. He explored Canada and the St. Lawrence River for France.
  10. 16. A religious journey or purpose for explorers.