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Academic Challenge 19-37
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History
4th Grade
02/05/2010

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Prince Henry
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Who was the father of exploration?
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Asia
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Which continent was Columbus trying to find when he landed in North America?
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The Adventures of Marco Polo
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Which book inspired Columbus to explore countries in Asia?
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King Ferdinand and Quenn Isabella
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Who paid for Columbus' journey?
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Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria
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What three ships did Columbus take on his journey?
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1492
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What year did Columbus sail?
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The exchange of food, toabacco, and diseases.
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What was the Columbian Exchange?
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Amerigo Vespucci
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Which explorer was America named for?
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Ponce De Leon
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Who was looking for the Fountain of Youth when he discovered Florida?
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Hernando De Soto
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Who conquered and explored Mexico?
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Spain
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Hernando De Soto sailed for what country?
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Mexico
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Where did the Aztec Indians live?
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Ferdinand Magellan
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What was the first expedition to sail around the world?
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England
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John Cabot sailed for which country?
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England
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John Cabot sailed for which country?
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The Northwest Passage
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What was John Cabot looking for?
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Leif Ericson
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Who was a Vikking from Greenland that sailed the Northern Atlantic Ocean and settled in North america?
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Henry Hudson
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Who was an explorer that sailed for both England and the Netherlands. He was looking for the Northwest Passage.
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Robert LaSalle
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Who explored the Mississippi River and claimed what is now Loisiana for France?
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