Drake’s Circumnavigation of the Globe Fact-Matching Game
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About This Challenge
In this interactive game inspired by Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe (1577-1580), players will embark on a thrilling adventure to uncover hidden secrets and piece together important information fragments.
- Explore various locations around the world
- Interact with historical figures and artifacts
- Uncover clues to solve puzzles and unlock new levels
Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!
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- Drake's circumnavigation of the globe was the second successful voyage around the world, following the expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan.
- Drake set sail on his circumnavigation journey aboard the ship named the Golden Hind.
- Drake's expedition aimed to disrupt Spanish shipping routes and acquire wealth through piracy and privateering.
- Drake departed from Plymouth, England, on December 13, 1577.
- During his circumnavigation, Drake explored the western coast of South America, claiming it for England.
- Drake sailed through the Strait of Magellan, the southern tip of South America, to enter the Pacific Ocean.
- Drake's crew endured harsh conditions and extreme cold temperatures while crossing the Pacific Ocean.
- During his voyage, Drake captured several Spanish ships, which greatly increased his wealth and fame.
- Drake reached the Moluccas (Spice Islands) in the Pacific, where he acquired valuable spices to bring back to England.
- Drake's circumnavigation voyage lasted approximately three years, from 1577 to 1580.
- Drake became the first Englishman to complete a circumnavigation of the globe.
- Upon his return to England, Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I.
- Drake's successful circumnavigation brought immense wealth to Queen Elizabeth I and investors in his expedition.
- The circumnavigation voyage established Drake's reputation as a skilled navigator and a fearsome pirate.
- Drake's circumnavigation contributed to the growing rivalry between England and Spain.
- Drake's journey was accompanied by chronicler and geographer, Francis Fletcher.
- Drake encountered indigenous peoples during his voyage, including interactions with Native Americans on the west coast of North America.
- Drake's circumnavigation significantly disrupted Spanish trade and shipping routes in the Pacific.
- Drake's exploits during the circumnavigation voyage made him a national hero in England.
- Drake's circumnavigation journey paved the way for future English naval dominance and colonization efforts.