tic tac toe crossword
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- 3. 16th-century Italian explorer and navigator, best known for his voyages to the New World in the late 15th and early 16th centuries
- 5. A British explorer, navigator, and cartographer who played a significant role in charting the Pacific Ocean, Australia, and New Zealand
- 6. A pioneering American aviator known for her record-breaking flights and adventurous spirit
- 7. He is credited with discovering the Americas to European colonization
- 12. Spanish conquistador known for conquering the Aztec Empire in 1521
- 13. Spanish conquistador known for conquering the Inca Empire
- 15. A French explorer and navigator who is widely considered one of the discoverers of Canada
- 16. A Portuguese explorer who, working for Spain, led the first expedition to circle the globe
- 19. A New Zealand explorer best known for being one of the first two people to reach the summit of Mount Everest
- 20. A Portuguese explorer who is best known for leading the first European expedition to reach India by sea
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- 1. Spanish conquistador and explorer who played a significant role in early Spanish exploration of the Americas
- 2. English explorer, privateer, and naval commander
- 4. 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador known for leading the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States
- 8. British explorer known for his search of the northwest passage to asia
- 9. Spent 17 years in China and wrote a book when he got back to europe
- 10. American aviator and international hero, primarily known for his 1927 solo, nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Paris
- 11. Italian explorer and navigator, primarily known for his 1497 voyage to North America, where he claimed land for England
- 14. Explored and mapped the Louisiana territory in 1804-1806
- 17. A pioneering American journalist known for her investigative reporting and stunt journalism
- 18. A Shoshone woman who served as an interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition