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European Explorers - Age of Exploration Crossword Puzzle Activity

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This crossword puzzle is an awesome way to reinforce European Explorer - Age of Exploration vocabulary! You can use this as a review activity, homework assignment, or even a fun activity in your classroom!

Includes:
- 1 crossword puzzle
- 1 crossword puzzle with word bank
- answer key

Vocabulary terms included:
- explore
- discover
- obstacle
- accomplishment
- navigation
- compass
- New World
- Old World
- Northwest Passage
- conquistador
- Henry Hudson
- Age of Exploration
- Jacques Cartier
- Christopher Columbus
- John Cabot
- Vasco Nunez de Balboa
- Hernando de Soto
- Juan Ponce de Leon
- colony
- expedition

This vocabulary activity covers Georgia Standards of Excellence:

SS3H2 Describe European exploration in North America.
a. Describe the reasons for and obstacles to the exploration of North America.
b. Describe the accomplishments of: John Cabot (England), Vasco Núñez de Balboa (Spain), Hernando de Soto (Spain), Christopher Columbus (Spain), Henry Hudson (The Netherlands), and Jacques Cartier (France).
c. Describe examples of cooperation and conflict between European explorers and American Indians.

I hope you and your students enjoy this activity!

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European Explorers – Age of Exploration Study Guide & Test

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