Explore the Explorers of the New World

Explorers of the New World

During the Age of Exploration, explorers like Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Vasco da Gama set out to discover new trade routes and lands. Their voyages across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans led to the discovery of the Americas and new territories for European powers.

Their expeditions changed the course of history by connecting distant continents and facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures. Explore the great explorers of the New World in this word search puzzle.

Did You Know?

• Christopher Columbus made four voyages to the New World, beginning in 1492.
• Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition was the first to circumnavigate the globe, though Magellan himself did not complete the journey.
• Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea, establishing a sea route for trade.
• John Cabot’s 1497 expedition was one of the earliest European attempts to reach North America.