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Sep 14, 1000
Vikings
They first discover Greenland. Then, they sail to Vinland. Finally, Thorvault is killed in a battle against Native Americans. -
Nov 11, 1271
Marco Polo
Marco Polo sets of for Asia at age 17 with his father and uncle. Four years later they reach Cathy (China). They see the emporers beautiful palace. They return home rich 24 years later. -
Nov 11, 1453
Turks!
The Turks come and take over Constantinople and the other trade posts. They closed the trade posts. -
Nov 18, 1488
Dias
Dias set sail from Pourtugal. He was first to sail around Africa. His sailors got hungry and made him turn back. -
Nov 18, 1492
Martin Behaim
Martin Behaim made the first globe. It was two small. It only had Africa, Asia, and Europe. Africa was the wrong shape. -
Nov 18, 1498
Vasco da Gama
He was second to sail around Africa. He was FIRST to reach Asia. He came back with spices, showing a water route to Asia. -
Dec 10, 1507
Waldseemuller
He named America, but I think he got the name wrong because the guy who discovered it was AMERIGO Vespuchi, not AMERICA Vespuchi. -
Dec 10, 1513
Balboa
He backpacked across the Ithsmus Of Panama and was the first to see the Pacific Ocean. (it wasn't named yet) -
Period: Dec 10, 1519 to Dec 10, 1522
Magellan
He sailed around the world! Sadly, he left with 250 sailors and 5 ships, but only 18 sailors and 1 ship, The Victoria, made it back. Magellan wasn't one of the 18. He was killed in a fight on one of the Philippines Islands. -
Dec 11, 1521
Cortes
He brought the downfall of the Aztecs by capturing Motecuhzoma, the Aztec ruler, and byacidenlally bringing a dissease to the Aztecs. -
Dec 11, 1533
Pizarro
Pizarro brought the downfall of the Incas in a treacherous way. First, 2 brothers were fighting over who would rule the Incas. One finally killed the other, but they were weak. Pizarro captured their new leader, Atahuallpa. Even after he gave Pizarro a room full of gold, Pizarro killed him anyways.