Explorers Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of World History (General) has 13 clues. Answers range from 4 to 12 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Sponsored by Henry VII to sail from Bristol in an attempt to find new lands and a sea route to Asia (and the Spice Islands)
First person to sail successfully to India (for spices and a new trade route) in 1498
Wanted to find a new route to the Spice Islands
Sailed around the coast of Africa to find a new route to India
Aimed to sail around the southern tip of South America
Discovered by John Cabot
Destination of both Cabot and Columbus
Called the West Indies by Columbus (who thought he'd reached the Indies)
Magellan's ship (which circumnavigated the world)
Ocean named by Magellan because it was calm and peaceful
Columbus's most famous ship
Columbus mistook this country for Japan
Name of Cabot's 50 tonne ship
