Who led the Vikings?
Leif Erikson
When?
11th century
Who suggested to go to the East Indies?
Columbus
When did he set off?
1492
Where did he land?
an island
Where did he want to land?
Japan
Where was he from?
Republic of Genoa
What three things was he known for?
explorer, navigator, and colonizer.
What is Columbus accused of by historians?
initiating the genocide of the Hispaniola natives
What was motivation for Spain to start these voyages?
establish new trade routes and colonies
How many voyages did he take in total?
Four
In what ocean?
Atlantic Ocean
What trade did he help get more popular?
transatlantic slave trade