Julia's Age Of Exploration Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. Columbus thought the earth was shaped like this fruit
  2. 4. _____ Roads connecting Europe, East Asia, and the Middle East
  3. 5. A name for Norseman raiders
  4. 7. A rebirth in learning and new ideas
  5. 8. Viking boats that helped them travel across long distances in rough waters
  6. 9. ________Empire Former Muslim Empire that originated in Turkey
  7. 12. Traveling for discovery
  8. 14. ______ Ericson
  9. 15. Stories about Viking culture that were written down or sung
Down
  1. 1. Someone who buys and sells things for a profit
  2. 2. ________ Henry
  3. 3. A new type of ship that could move faster while carrying the cargo in its hold
  4. 4. Where the Vikings are from
  5. 6. __________ Columbus
  6. 10. Replaced the astrolabe because it was more accurate
  7. 11. aromatic substances used for seasoning
  8. 13. ____ The Red