In the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, Europeans began to sail west across the Atlantic Ocean in search of new routes to China and the East. In 1492, Christopher Columbus made his famous voyage and charted a course to the New World, but had the Vikings been there first?
Throughout the centuries, brave explorers have fearlessly traveled the globe and beyond to discover new lands, people, animal species, riches and glory.
Listen to a rap song about explorers.
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Answer the Challenge Questions.
Complete Fill in the Blanks activity.