Across
- 1. Continents encountered by Europeans during exploration.
- 8. Leader of the first expedition to circumnavigate Earth.
- 9. Civilization that flourished in the Andes Mountains.
- 10. Nation that financed many famous voyages.
- 13. Territory controlled by another nation.
- 15. Establishment of settlements in new territories.
Down
- 2. Navigator who reached the Americas in 1492.
- 3. Journey completely around the globe.
- 4. Explorer who reached India by sea.
- 5. Explorer who rounded Africa's southern tip.
- 6. Transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and ideas between hemispheres.
- 7. Civilization centered in present-day Mexico.
- 11. Southern tip of Africa reached by Portuguese sailors.
- 12. European kingdom that led early exploration.
- 14. Portuguese royal who supported exploration.