Routes of the World

Events in this puzzle

1324 AD

Mansa Musa's Hajj

A West African ruler displayed Mali's wealth on the road to Mecca.

1405 AD

Zheng He's First Voyage

Huge Ming fleets sailed through Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.

1492 AD

Columbus Crosses the Atlantic

A voyage linked the Americas, Europe, and global empire-building.

1494 AD

Treaty of Tordesillas

Spain and Portugal divided claims to lands beyond Europe.

1869 AD

Suez Canal Opens

A canal shortened the sea route between Europe and Asia.

Correct timeline

1. Mansa Musa's Hajj

   West Africa / Trade & Power
   1324 ADSource
2. Zheng He's First Voyage

   Indian Ocean / Exploration & Trade
   1405 ADSource
3. Columbus Crosses the Atlantic

   Atlantic World / Exploration & Trade
   1492 ADSource
4. Treaty of Tordesillas

   Atlantic World / Exploration & Trade
   1494 ADSource
5. Suez Canal Opens

   North Africa / Exploration & Trade
   1869 ADSource