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European Exploration Maps

Explore the Age of Exploration with this worksheet focusing on maps, routes, and key figures for Grade 4 social studies.

Grade 4 Social studies World HistoryMaps of European Exploration
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D2.Geo.2.3-5D2.His.2.3-5

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European Exploration Maps

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the map provided to help you.

Study the map below showing European exploration routes.

Map of Age of Exploration routes

1. Which continent did most European explorers start their journeys from?

a

Asia

b

Africa

c

Europe

d

North America

2. What ocean did explorers often cross to reach new lands?

a

Indian Ocean

b

Atlantic Ocean

c

Pacific Ocean

d

Arctic Ocean

3. Explorers used tools like a compass and an   to navigate.

4. Christopher Columbus sailed across the   Ocean in 1492.

5. A map is a drawing of an area, usually on a flat  .

6. The Age of Exploration helped connect different parts of the world.

T

True

F

False

7. All European explorers were looking for a faster route to Asia.

T

True

F

False

8. Name one reason why Europeans explored new parts of the world.

9. How did maps help explorers during their voyages?