Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus was born in __________.

• Japan
• Italy
• China
• Australia

Christopher Columbus represented the country of Spain on a voyage trying to find ______________________.

• the fastest and safest way to get to Asia.

• Indians

• food

• the fastest and safest way to get to Egypt.

On his voyage, he was looking for:

• food and animals
• his family
• silk and animals
• gold, silk, and spices.

What were the names of the 3 ships?

• Lola, Santa Maria, Nona
• Sina, Dina, Maria
• Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria

Columbus had to ask the King and Queen of ______ several times over several years to fund his trip before they finally agreed. 

• England
• Spain
• Germany
• North America

What was Columbus looking for?

• gold

• silk

• spices

• all of the above

What year did Columbus sail on his 1st voyage?

• 1941

• 1429

• 1492

• 1400's

What ocean did Columbus cross?

• Indian

• Arctic

• Atlantic

• Southern

A small, fast sailing ship

• Coast
• Cruise
• Carnival
• Caravel

A person who sells and trades

• Indigenous
• Apprentice
• Maize
• Merchant