Key Figures

Worksheet Description

The worksheet provides a structured table focusing on renowned explorers from different periods of history. Each row in the table is dedicated to a specific explorer, including names like Vasco de Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, and Christopher Columbus, among others. The table is divided into three columns: the explorer’s name, their sponsor(s), and the specific areas they explored. Accompanied by a world map icon at the top, the worksheet’s design encourages students to research and fill in the details pertaining to each explorer’s backing entity and their geographic discoveries.

The primary objective of this worksheet is to familiarize students with key figures in world exploration and their significant contributions to global knowledge. By filling out the sponsors and areas explored for each explorer, students will gain insight into the geopolitical dynamics of exploration eras and understand the motivations behind these journeys. The exercise is also meant to highlight the interconnectedness of global exploration, trade, and politics, as nations sponsored explorers to advance their interests. Furthermore, the worksheet promotes research skills, as students will need to seek out reliable sources to accurately complete the table.