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European Exploration

By mlillianp
  • Dec 27, 1000

    Leif Eriksson

    Leif Eriksson
    Leif Eriksson was the first European to have sail to the Americas. It is so significant beacause he was the first European.
  • May 23, 1271

    Marco Polo's amazing stories

    Marco Polo's amazing stories
    Marco Polo sailed to China and came back with amazing stories about Asia having extrodinary riches. It was so significant because it motivated people to continue their exploration to Asia.
  • Oct 12, 1453

    The Capture of Constantinople

    The Capture of Constantinople
    The Ottman Turks captured Constantinople and the Middle East. It was so important to the Europeans because they needed to find a water route to Asia because the Turks blocked the land route.
  • Nov 19, 1488

    Dias and The Southern Tip of Africa

    Dias and The Southern Tip of Africa
    Finally, Dias was the first to sail around the Southern Tip of Africa which now is called Cape of Good Hope. It is significant because he was the first to sail around the Southern Tip of Africa.
  • Dec 20, 1492

    The Earth Apple

    The Earth Apple
    Martin Behaim made the first globe, he called it the Earth Apple. It was so significant because they only hade maps at that time, and they needed a globe so they wouldn't think the world is flat.
  • Feb 19, 1498

    Vasco da Gama Made It!

    Vasco da Gama Made It!
    VASCO DA GAMA MADE IT TO ASIA! He got all the riches and goods, and found a water route to Asia. It was so significant because he was the first one to find a water route to Asia. Everyone tried really hard to find a water route, but they failed. He was the only one who made it!
  • Dec 27, 1507

    Waldseemuller Names the New Land

    Waldseemuller Names the New Land
    Waldseemuller decided to name the New Land for Amerigo Vespucci.
  • Jun 17, 1513

    Balboa Reaches the Pacific

    Balboa Reaches the Pacific
    Balboa reached the Pacific Ocean and claimed it for Spain.
  • Sep 6, 1519

    Magellan

    Magellan
    Magellan named the Pacific Ocean, he sailed around the whole world, and hewas the first to reach Asia by sailing West.
  • Oct 13, 1521

    Conquest of the Aztecs

    Conquest of the Aztecs
    Hernando Cortes conquered the Aztecs and their treasures. He was wealthy on glory, and Spain now ruled Mexico.
  • Aug 16, 1533

    Fall of the Incas

    Fall of the Incas
    Francisco Pizzaro conquered the Inca's empire and made slaves out of his nation. Pizzaro conquered the riches and brought back power.