1. Explorers of the New World Vasco da Gama Ferdinand Magellan Hernando Cortez Prince Henry the Navigator’s Ships

2. The Travels of Vasco da Gama Greetings, I am Vasco da Gama, an explorer from Portugal. I left in 1497 and returned in 1499. My goal was to go to the China like Marco Polo and get lots of spices. On my way, I visited Mombasa, Mozambique, Malindi, Kenya, and Quilmana. I feel that my travel was important because I found a different way to China. I took Marco Polo’s advice and have gone to the Indies.

3. The Travels of Hernando Cortez Hi! I am Hernando Cortez, a Spanish explorer. I started my journey in Spain in 1518. I wanted to go to the new world. When I was in Mexico I defeated and conquered the Aztec Empire. I died in Mexico. I think my trip was important because I made the Aztecs stop having blood sacrifices.

4. The Travels of Prince Henry the Navigator Hey, my name is Prince Henry but lots of people call me Prince Henry the Navigator. I never went on any explorations but I did send ships. My ships left in 1444 and returned in 1446. My goal was to find a route that you could trade spices on. I was successful and I created a good route. I also sponsored many trips down the coast of Africa. I think I was important because I started a important trade route.

5. The Travels of Ferdinand Magellan Hello! My name Ferdinand Magellan. I started my journey in Portugal in 1519 and I didn’t return. My goal was to prove the world wasn’t flat. My ship went around the world but I died on the way. My discovery was very important because it proved that the world is round.