2. Explorers and Discoveries Class 6 L. V. Khrustalyova, Y. U. Bogoroditskaya course Y. U. Bogoroditskaya course Unit 6

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4. The Routes of the Vikings RoutesVikingsRoutesVikings The Vikings were both a warring and farming society from the region now known as Scandinavia. They were also seafaring explorers who sailed beyond their homelands not only to raid, but also to build settlements in other parts of the world. Swedish Vikings went to Eastern Europe, while the Norwegians sailed to Greenland and North America. They visited these lands in early times in period of 800-1000. The Vikings were both a warring and farming society from the region now known as Scandinavia. They were also seafaring explorers who sailed beyond their homelands not only to raid, but also to build settlements in other parts of the world. Swedish Vikings went to Eastern Europe, while the Norwegians sailed to Greenland and North America. They visited these lands in early times in period of 800-1000.warringfarmingseafaring explorerssailedbeyondto raidsettlementswarringfarmingseafaring explorerssailedbeyondto raidsettlements Viking Ships. Viking Ships. Viking Ships. Viking Ships. MAP

5. Marco Polo Marco Polo Marco Polo, Italian traveller. Marco Polo, Italian traveller. As a youth, Marco Polo joined his merchant father and uncle on an overland journey from Israel to China. Much of the land had not been visited by Europeans yet. Polo continued travelling throughout the Far East in 1271-75. Later Polo wrote a story about his journey. “The travels of Marco Polo” gave Europe the first information on many Asian countries. As a youth, Marco Polo joined his merchant father and uncle on an overland journey from Israel to China. Much of the land had not been visited by Europeans yet. Polo continued travelling throughout the Far East in 1271-75. Later Polo wrote a story about his journey. “The travels of Marco Polo” gave Europe the first information on many Asian countries. MAP

6. Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus, Italian-Spanish navigator. Christopher Columbus, Italian-Spanish navigator. navigator. He sailed west across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a way to Asia in 1492, but discovered a land, America. He sailed west across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a way to Asia in 1492, but discovered a land, America.search MAP

7. David Livingstone David Livingstone David Livingstone, Scottish doctor and missionary. David Livingstone, Scottish doctor and missionary. David was welcomed as a great explorer in Great Britain upon his return in 1856 from his expedition in Africa, and his book “Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa (1857)” made him famous. In 1870 the explorer began a journey into the region lying west of the lake Tanganyika, becoming the first European to travel to the Lualaba river in Africa. He died in Chitambo (in modern Zambia), probably on April 30, 1873; he was found dead on May, 1. His followers buried his heart at the foot of the tree beneath which David died. His remains were buried in Westminster Abbey in London David was welcomed as a great explorer in Great Britain upon his return in 1856 from his expedition in Africa, and his book “Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa (1857)” made him famous. In 1870 the explorer began a journey into the region lying west of the lake Tanganyika, becoming the first European to travel to the Lualaba river in Africa. He died in Chitambo (in modern Zambia), probably on April 30, 1873; he was found dead on May, 1. His followers buried his heart at the foot of the tree beneath which David died. His remains were buried in Westminster Abbey in London buriedremains buriedremains MAP

8. James Cook James Cook James Cook, British explorer and navigator. James Cook, British explorer and navigator. He sailed around the world twice, made 3 voyages to the Pacific Ocean, and became the first European to visit Hawaii. Cook sailed to Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Vancouver Island and the Hawaiian Islands, where he was killed in a fight with islanders He sailed around the world twice, made 3 voyages to the Pacific Ocean, and became the first European to visit Hawaii. Cook sailed to Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Vancouver Island and the Hawaiian Islands, where he was killed in a fight with islanders voyages MAP

9. Roald Amundsen Roald Amundsen Roald Amundsen, Norwegian polar explorer. Roald Amundsen, Norwegian polar explorer. He led the first expedition to the South Pole in 1911 and reached the pole on December, 14. He led the first expedition to the South Pole in 1911 and reached the pole on December, 14. MAP

10. Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan, Portuguese navigator. Ferdinand Magellan, Portuguese navigator. He wanted to sail round the world. Emperor Charles V of Spain gave him five ships and two hundred and sixty-five Spanish sailors. On the journey, Magellan discovered the Pacific Ocean. Unfortunately, he and many of the sailors died in the battle on the 27 th April, 1521. Only one ship and sixteen men arrived back in Spain in 1522. They were the 1 st men to sail around the world. He wanted to sail round the world. Emperor Charles V of Spain gave him five ships and two hundred and sixty-five Spanish sailors. On the journey, Magellan discovered the Pacific Ocean. Unfortunately, he and many of the sailors died in the battle on the 27 th April, 1521. Only one ship and sixteen men arrived back in Spain in 1522. They were the 1 st men to sail around the world. To CONTENTS MAP

11. The Vikings

12. Vikings Ships Longships, or Viking ships were the popular kind of ships in northen Europe waters for more than 1 500 years from 300 BC. They were 14- 23 metres in length but were able to successfully navigate rivers that many other ships could not.

13. Marco Polo

14. Christopher Columbus

15. David Livingstone

16. James Cook

17. Roald Amundsen

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19. Vocabulary beyond prep far away from beyond prep far away from bury v put a dead person into the ground bury v put a dead person into the ground discover v find something new discover v find something new explore v travelling around explore v travelling around navigator n a person who steers a ship navigator n a person who steers a ship remains n parts of a dead person remains n parts of a dead person raid v attack raid v attack route n way route n way sail v 1. Travelling by water sail v 1. Travelling by water 2. Direct a ship\ steer a ship 2. Direct a ship\ steer a ship settlement n a village settlement n a village search n trying to find something search n trying to find something seafaring adj sea seafaring adj sea farming - farm farming - farm voyage n a journey or a trip by water voyage n a journey or a trip by water warring - war warring - war To CONTENTS

20. Explorations

21. Who first reached the South Pole ? James Cook James Cook James Cook James Cook Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan Roald Amundsen Roald Amundsen Roald Amundsen Roald Amundsen

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23. Did Roald Amundsen explore Africa ? YES YES YES NO

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25. Who first discovered America ? Marco Polo Marco Polo Marco Polo Marco Polo Christofer Columbus Christofer Columbus Christofer Columbus Christofer Columbus Captain Cook Captain Cook Captain Cook Captain Cook

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27. What is the name of the famous explorer of Africa ? David Livingstone David Livingstone David Livingstone David Livingstone Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan Marco Polo Marco Polo Marco Polo Marco Polo

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29. Did the Vikings visit Greenland in early times ? YES YES YES NO

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31. What famous traveller explored the Far East and returned with wonderful tales about it ? James Cook James Cook James Cook James Cook David Livingstone David Livingstone David Livingstone David Livingstone Marco Polo Marco Polo Marco Polo Marco Polo

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33. Did James Cook explore New Zealand ? YES YES YES NO

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