Christopher Columbus

What were the names of the three ships Christopher Columbus took with him when he left for Spain?

• Nana, Pinto, Santa Clause

• Sam, Peter, Paul

• Santa Maria, Pinta, Nina

• Ferdinand, Isabella, Christopher

What country commissioned the voyage of Christopher Columbus?

• Spain

• England

• Italy

• Portugal

In what year to Columbus come to the new land the 1st time?

• 1452
• 1492
• 1544
• 1592

Why did Columbus call the Taino natives Indians?

• Because they asked him to
• Because Columbus thought he had landed in the West Indies.
• Because he liked the name Indians.
• Because he did not understand what they were trying to say.

Christopher Columbus's explorations marked the start of the _________________.

• Ice Age
• Age of Exploration

What did Christopher Columbus do?

• Drove across the country to explore new towns.
• Set sail to explore and find silk and spices.

As _____________ of the islands, Columbus created a tyranny.

• mayor

• president

• governor

• senator

Which country did Columbus ended up being shipwrecked on?

• Hispaniola

• Cuba

• Jamaica

• Bahamas

What were 3 important goals for the voyages of Christopher Columbus?

• Find a western sea route to Asia, help spread Christian religion, and find riches in Asia.

• Find food, boats, and his family.

• Find a western sea route to Japan and find food for his animals.

Native to a certain place; another word for Native American.

• Apprentice

• Merchant

• Indigenous

• Monarchs