| After the Turkish empire blocked overland routes | | |
| Vasco da Gama brought spices and gold back | | |
| Christopher Columbus sailed for the Queen of Spain | | |
| Columbus called the natives Indians | | |
| Spanish conquistadors conquered Central and South America | | |
| During the 17th century the French and English | | |
| When he reached the tip of South America | | |
| With the help of new ships and instruments | | |