Name: _________________________________________________________________ Mr.

Kibret
Date: __________________________________________________________________ AP World
Period: ________________________________________________________________ Broughton HS
Task: We will be holding an early explorers speed mixer. You will take on the role of one
personality from the early explorers. The purpose of the mixer is to meet and greet other
explorers of the time in hopes of finding your perfect match. On the day of the event, you will
have a few minutes per round to impress a partner. When you have spoken to everyone in class,
you will write down on a piece of paper your top match.

The Explorers
Prince Henry the Navigator
Vasco da Gama
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Afonso De Albuquerque
Sebastian Cabot
Hernan Cortes
Ponce De Leon
Francisco Pizarro
Marco Polo

“So What Do YOU Do?”

Directions: In preparation for the speed mixer, research responses to the questions below.
Answer the questions on the chart.

Everyone must respond to these questions below:

1. Brief Biography (Birth, death, education, hobbies, languages, etc)

2. What are some of your accomplishments? Explain the most significant.

3. How did your accomplishments influence the age of exploration?

4. What legacy do you want to have?

 Early Explorers Profile
Explorer Name: _________________________________________
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Date and location of birth: ________________________________
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Education: _____________________________________________
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Additional information (language, hobbies, etc... _________________________________________
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What are some of your accomplishments? Explain the most significant. _____________________
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How did your accomplishments influence the age of exploration? __________________________
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What legacy do you want to have? ______________________________________________________
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