30 points! In your own words, 6. Columbus made his first journey of exploration in 1492, and reached the New World. He
thought he had found a sea route to Asia, however. Please explain HOW he could have thought
that?
a.
7. According to the text, what was the name of the Portuguese Nobleman that laid the foundation
for the Age of Exploration?
a.
8. According to the text, who was the first European explorer to successfully sail around the tip of
Africa?
a.
9. According to the text, who was the first European to actually sail around the tip of Africa and
THEN continue on to India?
a.
10. According to the text, Columbus was not the first explorer to actually sail to North America.
Who was?
a.