Columbus Was an Explorer

Why did Columbus become an explorer ?

• Columbus wanted to become an explorer to cross the ocean.

• Columbus became an explorer to search for buried treasure
• Columbus became an explorer to escape from his debts
• Columbus became an explorer to find a new home for his people

What was the name of the ships that Columbus travelled on?

• The Mayflower, the Titanic, and the Queen Mary
• The Black Pearl, the Flying Dutchman, and the Jolly Roger
• The ships that Columbus travelled on were the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.
• The Enterprise, the Millennium Falcon, and the Serenity

When did Columbus crew leave Spain ?

• Columbus crew left Spain in 1776.
• Columbus crew left Spain in 1969.
• Columbus crew left Spain in 1066.
• Columbus crew left Spain in August 1492.

How was the trip that Columbus was on ?

• The trip was long and stormy.

• The trip was just okay.
• I didn't go on the trip.
• The trip was terrible.

What was the name that Columbus gave the island ?

• Columbus named the island 'San Salvador'.
• Columbus named the island 'Santiago'
• Columbus named the island 'San Francisco'
• Columbus named the island 'Santa Claus'

What happened when Columbus explored the island ?

• Columbus discovered the island had people living on it already.

• Columbus encountered a technologically advanced civilization on the island.
• Columbus never actually explored any islands.
• Columbus found a deserted island with no inhabitants.

What was the name of the people that Columbus met ?

• The people that Columbus met were the Mayan people.
• The people that Columbus met were the Inca people.
• The people that Columbus met were the Taino people.
• The people that Columbus met were the Aztec people.