Age of Exploration

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Across
  1. 2. Italian explorer who reached the Americas in 1492.
  2. 5. Portuguese explorer who found a sea route to India.
  3. 7. Navigation tool used to determine direction at sea.
  4. 10. Explorer whose expedition completed the first voyage around the world.
  5. 11. A person who travels to discover new lands or routes.
Down
  1. 1. European country that led many early voyages of discovery.
  2. 2. The act of sailing completely around the Earth.
  3. 3. Country that sponsored Columbus's voyage.
  4. 4. Valuable goods from Asia that motivated many voyages.
  5. 6. Fast sailing ship used during the Age of Exploration.
  6. 8. Luxury fabric traded between Europe and Asia.
  7. 9. Instrument sailors used to measure the position of stars.