Download Explorers Three Truths and a Lie Activity Directions: Next to each

Explorers Three Truths and a Lie Activity
Directions: Next to each explorers name are 4 statements. 3 are true and one is a lie. Place a T in the
blank if it is true and an L in the blank if it is a lie. In the provided area, correct the lie to make it a truth.”
Bartholomeu Dias
___ “I sailed for Portugal.”
___ “I discovered a sea route to India.”
___ “I named the Cape of Good Hope.”
___ “I lost sight of land because if storms.”
Ferdinand Magellan
___ “I sailed for Portugal.”
___ “I died on a voyage of exploration.”
___ “ I discovered the Strait of Magellan.”
___ “ My expedition was the first to reach India.”
Correct the lie to make it a truth:
Correct the lie to make it a truth:
Christopher Columbus
___ “I was the first one to reach Asia by sailing west.”
___ “I sailed for the Spanish rulers Ferdinand and
Isabella.”
___ “I was interested in gold.”
___ “ My first voyage began in 1492.”
Francisco Pizzaro
___ “I sailed for Portugal.”
___ “I conquered the Inca people.”
___ “I kidnapped Atahualpa and demanded a room full
of gold for ransom.”
___ “I received the ransom from the Inca and then
killed Atahualpa.”
Correct the lie to make it a truth:
Correct the lie to make it a truth:
Hernando Cortes
___ “I sailed for Spain.”
___ “I conquered the Inca people.”
___ “I landed in Mexico.”
___ “Montezuma II thought I was a God and was
willing to give me a large portion of their wealth.”
Amerigo Vespucci
___ “I am Italian.”
___ “I sailed for Portugal.”
___ “I named America after myself as soon as I
discovered it.”
___ “I traveled along the eastern coast of South
America. “
Correct the lie to make it a truth:
Correct the lie to make it a truth:
Which statements describe impacts of the Age of Discovery? Check all that apply.
___New trade routes were discovered
___European trade was expanded
___Better technology led to better ships
___Trade with the New World declined
___European countries were unable to expand their influence