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Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#1 Post by Vandal » Sun May 09, 2021 9:07 pm

Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1
May 10, 2021

Historical - Famous Explorers


Match the famous explorer to his discovery/accomplishment (two points each):

Explorers:

Amerigo Vespucci
Bartolomeu Dias
Ferdinand Magellan
Francisco Pizarro
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
Hernán Cortés
Jacques Cartier
John Cabot
Leif Eriksson
Marco Polo
Walter Raleigh

Accomplishments:
Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain

Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla

Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River

Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon

Discovered Newfoundland

First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa

First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores

First to circumnavigate the globe

First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents

Founded first ever English colonies in the New World

Traveled the Silk Road to China


Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points)

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points)


Total points available: 27

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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#2 Post by Bob78164 » Mon May 10, 2021 2:48 am

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Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain Hernán Cortés

Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla Francisco Pizarro

Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River Jacques Cartier

Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

Discovered Newfoundland John Cabot

First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa Bartolomeu Dias

First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores Leif Eriksson

First to circumnavigate the globe Ferdinand Magellan

First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents Amerigo Vespucci

Founded first ever English colonies in the New World Walter Raleigh

Traveled the Silk Road to China Marco Polo


Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points) Marco Polo

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points) 14th Century A.D.
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#3 Post by littlebeast13 » Mon May 10, 2021 3:42 am

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Accomplishments:
Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain - Hernán Cortés

Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla - Francisco Pizarro

Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River - Jacques Cartier

Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon - Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

Discovered Newfoundland - John Cabot

First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa - Bartolomeu Dias

First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores - Leif Eriksson

First to circumnavigate the globe - Ferdinand Magellan (Well, his ship did)

First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents - Amerigo Vespucci

Founded first ever English colonies in the New World - Walter Raleigh

Traveled the Silk Road to China - Marco Polo


Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points) - Leif Eriksson

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points) - 10th
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#4 Post by jarnon » Mon May 10, 2021 4:54 am

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Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain Hernán Cortés

Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla Francisco Pizarro

Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River Jacques Cartier

Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

Discovered Newfoundland John Cabot

First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa Bartolomeu Dias

First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores Leif Eriksson

First to circumnavigate the globe Ferdinand Magellan

First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents Amerigo Vespucci

Founded first ever English colonies in the New World Walter Raleigh

Traveled the Silk Road to China Marco Polo


Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? Marco Polo

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points) 12th
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#5 Post by mikehardware » Mon May 10, 2021 6:07 am

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Amerigo Vespucci - First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents
Bartolomeu Dias - First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa
Ferdinand Magellan - First to circumnavigate the globe
Francisco Pizarro - Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado - Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon
Hernán Cortés - Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla
Jacques Cartier - Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River
John Cabot - Discovered Newfoundland
Leif Eriksson - First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores
Marco Polo - Traveled the Silk Road to China
Walter Raleigh - Founded first ever English colonies in the New World

Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points) - Marco Polo
Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points) 14th?

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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#6 Post by Estonut » Mon May 10, 2021 6:18 am

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Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1

Historical - Famous Explorers


Match the famous explorer to his discovery/accomplishment (two points each):
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Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain
Hernán Cortés

Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla
Francisco Pizarro

Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River
John Cabot

Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

Discovered Newfoundland
Jacques Cartier

First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa
Bartolomeu Dias

First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores
Leif Eriksson

First to circumnavigate the globe
Ferdinand Magellan

First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents
Amerigo Vespucci

Founded first ever English colonies in the New World
Walter Raleigh

Traveled the Silk Road to China
Marco Polo


Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points)
Marco Polo

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points)
14th

Total points available: 29

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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#7 Post by earendel » Mon May 10, 2021 6:31 am

Vandal wrote:
Sun May 09, 2021 9:07 pm
Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1


Historical - Famous Explorers


Match the famous explorer to his discovery/accomplishment (two points each):

Explorers:

Amerigo Vespucci
Bartolomeu Dias
Ferdinand Magellan
Francisco Pizarro
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
Hernán Cortés
Jacques Cartier
John Cabot
Leif Eriksson
Marco Polo
Walter Raleigh
Spoiler
Accomplishments:
Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain
Hernán Cortés

Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla
Francisco Pizarro

Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River
Jacques Cartier

Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

Discovered Newfoundland
John Cabot

First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa
Bartolomeu Dias

First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores
Leif Eriksson

First to circumnavigate the globe
Ferdinand Magellan (although he died before making the complete voyage)

First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents
Amerigo Vespucci

Founded first ever English colonies in the New World
Walter Raleigh

Traveled the Silk Road to China
Marco Polo

Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points)
Leif Eriksson

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points)
10th century AD

Total points available: 29
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#8 Post by PanicinDetroit » Mon May 10, 2021 6:42 am

Historical

Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain - Hernán Cortés

Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla - Francisco Pizarro

Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River - Jacques Cartier

Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon - Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

Discovered Newfoundland - John Cabot

First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa - Bartolomeu Dias

First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores - Leif Eriksson

First to circumnavigate the globe - Ferdinand Magellan

First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents - Amerigo Vespucci

Founded first ever English colonies in the New World - Walter Raleigh

Traveled the Silk Road to China - Marco Polo


Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points) Leif Garrett - Eriksson

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points) 10th century

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#9 Post by MarleysGh0st » Mon May 10, 2021 7:56 am

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Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain = Hernán Cortés

Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla = Francisco Pizarro

Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River = Jacques Cartier

Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon = Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

Discovered Newfoundland = John Cabot

First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa = Bartolomeu Dias

First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores = Leif Eriksson

First to circumnavigate the globe = Ferdinand Magellan

First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents = Amerigo Vespucci

Founded first ever English colonies in the New World = Walter Raleigh

Traveled the Silk Road to China = Marco Polo


Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points) = Leif Eriksson

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points) = Tenth Century

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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#10 Post by franktangredi » Mon May 10, 2021 7:59 am

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Accomplishments:
Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain
Hernán Cortés

Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla
Francisco Pizarro

Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River
Jacques Cartier

Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

Discovered Newfoundland
John Cabot

First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa
Bartolomeu Dias

First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores
Leif Eriksson

First to circumnavigate the globe
Ferdinand Magellan

First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents
Amerigo Vespucci

Founded first ever English colonies in the New World
Walter Raleigh

Traveled the Silk Road to China
Marco Polo


Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points)
Leif Eriksson

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points)
11th?

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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#11 Post by kroxquo » Mon May 10, 2021 8:42 am

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Match the famous explorer to his discovery/accomplishment (two points each):

Explorers:

Amerigo Vespucci First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents
Bartolomeu Dias First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa
Ferdinand Magellan First to circumnavigate the globe
Francisco Pizarro Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon
Hernán Cortés Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain
Jacques Cartier Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River
John Cabot Discovered Newfoundland
Leif Eriksson First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores
Marco Polo Traveled the Silk Road to China
Walter Raleigh Founded first ever English colonies in the New World

Accomplishments:

Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points) Leif Eriksson

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points) 11th
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#12 Post by T_Bone0806 » Mon May 10, 2021 10:17 am

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Vandal wrote:
Accomplishments:
Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain

Hernán Cortés

Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla

Francisco Pizarro

Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River

Jacques Cartier

Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon

Bartolomeu Dias

Discovered Newfoundland

Walter Raleigh

First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa

Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores

Leif Eriksson

First to circumnavigate the globe

Ferdinand Magellan

First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents

Amerigo Vespucci

Founded first ever English colonies in the New World

John Cabot

Traveled the Silk Road to China

Marco Polo


Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points)

Erikkson?

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points)

12th?

Total points available: 29

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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#13 Post by mrkelley23 » Mon May 10, 2021 10:41 am

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Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1

Historical - Famous Explorers


Match the famous explorer to his discovery/accomplishment (two points each):

Explorers:













Accomplishments:
Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain Hernán Cortés

Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla Francisco Pizarro

Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River Jacques Cartier

Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

Discovered Newfoundland John Cabot

First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa Bartolomeu Dias

First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores Leif Eriksson

First to circumnavigate the globe Ferdinand Magellan

First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents Amerigo Vespucci

Founded first ever English colonies in the New World Walter Raleigh

Traveled the Silk Road to China Marco Polo


Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points) Marco Polo

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points) 13th


Total points available: 29

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#14 Post by Beebs52 » Mon May 10, 2021 11:19 am

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discovery/accomplishment (two points



Accomplishments:
Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain Cortes

Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla Pizarro

Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River Cartier

Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon Coronado

Discovered Newfoundland Cabot

First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa Vespucci

First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores Eriksson

First to circumnavigate the globe Magellan

First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents Dias

Founded first ever English colonies in the New World Raleigh

Traveled the Silk Road to China Polo


Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points)Polo

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points) 17th


Total points available: 27
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#15 Post by SportsFan68 » Mon May 10, 2021 11:59 am

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Vandal wrote:
Sun May 09, 2021 9:07 pm
Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1

Historical - Famous Explorers


Match the famous explorer to his discovery/accomplishment (two points each):

Explorers:

Amerigo Vespucci - First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents
Bartolomeu Dias - First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa
Ferdinand Magellan - First to circumnavigate the globe
Francisco Pizarro - Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado - Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain
Hernán Cortés - Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla
Jacques Cartier - Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River
John Cabot - Discovered Newfoundland
Leif Eriksson - First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores
Marco Polo - Traveled the Silk Road to China
Walter Raleigh - Founded first ever English colonies in the New World

Accomplishments:

Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points) - Marco Polo

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points) - 12th

Total points available: 27

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#16 Post by themanintheseersuckersuit » Mon May 10, 2021 3:13 pm

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Amerigo Vespucci First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents
Bartolomeu Dias First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa
Ferdinand Magellan First to circumnavigate the globe (kind of)

Francisco Pizarro Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon
Hernán Cortés Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain

Jacques Cartier Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River
John Cabot Discovered Newfoundland
Leif Eriksson First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores

Marco Polo Traveled the Silk Road to China

Walter Raleigh Founded first ever English colonies in the New World



Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points) Marco Polo

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points) 14th
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Historical - Famous Explorers

Match the famous explorer to his discovery/accomplishment (two points each):
Spoiler
Amerigo Vespucci - First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents

Bartolomeu Dias - First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa

Ferdinand Magellan - First to circumnavigate the globe

Francisco Pizarro - Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla

Francisco Vázquez de Coronado - Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon

Hernán Cortés - Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain

Jacques Cartier - Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River

John Cabot - Discovered Newfoundland

Leif Eriksson - First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores

Marco Polo - Traveled the Silk Road to China

Walter Raleigh - Founded first ever English colonies in the New World


Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points)

MARCO POLO

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points)

14TH

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#18 Post by a1mamacat » Mon May 10, 2021 5:30 pm

Vandal wrote:
Sun May 09, 2021 9:07 pm
Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1

Historical - Famous Explorers


Match the famous explorer to his discovery/accomplishment (two points each)
Spoiler
Accomplishments:
Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain..(coin toss ) Cortes

Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla (second toss ) Pizarro

Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River...Jacques Cartier

Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon

Discovered Newfoundland...John Cabot

First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa

First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores ...Leif Eriksson

First to circumnavigate the globe...Ferdinand Magellan

First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents

Founded first ever English colonies in the New World..Walter Raleigh

Traveled the Silk Road to China ...Marco Polo


Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points)

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points)


Total points available: 27

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#19 Post by wbtravis007 » Mon May 10, 2021 8:53 pm

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Vandal wrote:
Sun May 09, 2021 9:07 pm
Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1
May 10, 2021

Historical - Famous Explorers


Match the famous explorer to his discovery/accomplishment (two points each):

Explorers:

Amerigo Vespucci
Bartolomeu Dias
Ferdinand Magellan
Francisco Pizarro
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
Hernán Cortés
Jacques Cartier
John Cabot
Leif Eriksson
Marco Polo
Walter Raleigh

Accomplishments:
Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain
Cortez

Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla
Pizarro
Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River
Cartier?
Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon
De Coronado

Discovered Newfoundland

Cabot?

First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa
Dias?
First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores
Erikison
First to circumnavigate the globe
Magellan
First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents
Amerigo etc
Founded first ever English colonies in the New World
Sir Walter
Traveled the Silk Road to China
Marco


Polo

Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points)

Leif

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points)

Hmmm. 12th?

Total points available: 27

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#20 Post by silverscreenselect » Mon May 10, 2021 9:46 pm

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Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1
May 10, 2021

Historical - Famous Explorers


Match the famous explorer to his discovery/accomplishment (two points each):

Explorers:

Amerigo Vespucci - First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents
Bartolomeu Dias - First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa
Ferdinand Magellan - First to circumnavigate the globe
Francisco Pizarro - Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado - Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon
Hernán Cortés - Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain
Jacques Cartier - Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River
John Cabot - Discovered Newfoundland
Leif Eriksson - First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores
Marco Polo - Traveled the Silk Road to China
Walter Raleigh - Founded first ever English colonies in the New World

Accomplishments:

Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points) - Leif Eriksson

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points) - 10th century


Total points available: 27

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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#21 Post by peacock2121 » Tue May 11, 2021 4:43 am

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Amerigo Vespucci - First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents
Bartolomeu Dias - First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa-
Ferdinand Magellan - First to circumnavigate the globe
Francisco Pizarro - Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado - Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon
Hernán Cortés - Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain-
Jacques Cartier - Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River
John Cabot - Discovered Newfoundland
Leif Eriksson - First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores
Marco Polo - Traveled the Silk Road to China
Walter Raleigh -Founded first ever English colonies in the New World

Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? (two points) Marco Polo

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? (three points) 1100

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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#22 Post by Vandal » Tue May 11, 2021 11:30 am

Answers/points:

Amerigo Vespucci - First to recognize N and S America as distinct continents
Bartolomeu Dias - First European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa
Ferdinand Magellan - First to circumnavigate the globe
Francisco Pizarro - Conquered the Incas and executed their leader, Atahuapla
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado - Discovered many physical landmarks, including the Grand Canyon
Hernán Cortés - Conquered the Aztecs and claimed Mexico on behalf of Spain
Jacques Cartier - Discovered and named the St. Lawrence River
John Cabot - Discovered Newfoundland
Leif Eriksson - First Norse explorer to reach the North American shores
Marco Polo - Traveled the Silk Road to China
Walter Raleigh - Founded first ever English colonies in the New World

Bonus 1: Which of the 11 explorers was born first? Leif

Bonus 2: In which century was he born? 10th (around 970 AD)

Marco Polo was next, born in 1254


Note: My original post had a possible points total of 29. I later changed it to the correct value of 27.

Points:

A lot of folks paid attention in history class!

lb ~~ 27
panic ~~ 27
marley ~~ 27
earendel ~~ 27
sss ~~ 27


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tangredi ~~ 24
krox ~~ 24
melly ~~ 22
peahen ~~ 22
Bob#s ~~ 22
jarnon ~~ 22
esto ~~ 22
mikehardware ~~ 22
suitguy ~~ 22
mrkelley ~~ 22
sprots ~~ 18
beebs ~~ 18
tbone ~~ 16
saucy ~~ 16


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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#23 Post by SportsFan68 » Tue May 11, 2021 11:36 am

Bleep! Tied for 17th!

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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#24 Post by earendel » Tue May 11, 2021 12:58 pm

Tied for 1st place! Too bad it won't last - today will probably see me in my usual position of 14th.
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 1 - Historical

#25 Post by littlebeast13 » Tue May 11, 2021 1:03 pm

earendel wrote:
Tue May 11, 2021 12:58 pm
Tied for 1st place! Too bad it won't last - today will probably see me in my usual position of 14th.
You and me. I might go from first to last in one day after the actresses quiz....

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