Early Explorers and Their Challenges

5th Gradeβ€’45 minutesβ€’HSS 5.2

Learning Objective

I can describe the challenges faced by early explorers and their impact on the world.

Practice Questions

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1. What are some ways that modern-day explorers share their knowledge and discoveries?

2. Before modern technology, how did explorers record and share their travels?

3. Why was Christopher Columbus trying to reach Asia by sailing west?

...and 5 more questions

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