Remember that these "discoveries" were often from a European perspective; many of these lands were already inhabited by indigenous peoples with their own deep knowledge of the geography.
Focus on the "Firsts." Who was the first to sail around the world? Who reached India? Remember that these "discoveries" were often from a
Discovered the while searching for a western route to India. Amerigo Vespucci 1499–1502 Remember that these "discoveries" were often from a
Try tracing these routes on a physical map. Notice how Magellan’s crew had to find a strait at the tip of South America (now called the Strait of Magellan). Remember that these "discoveries" were often from a