Chapter 2 Explorers Time Line

By Breya W.
  • 1488

    Bartolomeu Dias: sailed for the country of Portugal

    Bartolomeu Dias: sailed for the country of Portugal
    Sailed southward from Portugal and made it around the southern tip of Africa. He names the southern tip of Africa," The Cape of Good Hope."
  • 1513

    Juan Ponce de Leon

    Juan Ponce de Leon
    Made the first Spanish landing on the east coast of present-day Florida in 1513. According to the legend, Ponce de Leon was not only looking for gold. He also hoped to find the legendary fountain of youth.
  • 1521

    Francisco Pizarro

    Francisco Pizarro
    Led an army into the Inca capital in Cuzco, Peru. The Spanish arrested and later executed the Inca ruler.

  • Hernan Cortes

    Hernan Cortes
    Landed on the East Coast of present day Mexico. Within two years, Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire that had ruled the region.

  • Vasco De Gama: was sponsored by the country

    Vasco De Gama: was sponsored by the country
    Sailed around the Southern tip of Africa and found a complete sea route to Asia.