Explorers

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. A large piece of fabric by means of which wind is used to propel a ___ vessel (4)
  2. 4. Someone who travels into little known regions (8)
  3. 6. A body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland (6)
  4. 8. A journey for some purpose (4)
  5. 9. European country known for flamenco and paella (5)
  6. 10. European country famous for the Eiffel Tower (6)
  7. 12. A vessel that carries passengers or freight (4)
  8. 13. The shore of a sea or ocean (5)

Down

  1. 1. Country in the UK whose capital is London (7)
  2. 3. Land of the free; the USA (7)
  3. 5. An established line of travel or access (5)
  4. 6. An assertion of a right (5)
  5. 7. The solid part of the earth's surface (4)
  6. 11. Country in Asia with the Great Wall (5)