Christopher Columbus DBQ

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• Genoa, Italy

• Lisbon, Portugal

• Barcelona, Spain

• Venice, Italy

How long was his biggest ship?

• 100 meters

• 150 meters

• <23 meters

• 250 meters

How did he find his way at sea?

• By using the stars

• With a compass

• Following sea currents

• the Sun

Did he have a family?

• Yes, a wife and two children

• No, just his dog Allowicious

How did Christopher Columbus get the money to go on his trip?

• He financed it himself

• Through the support of the Spanish monarchs

• By borrowing from Italian bankers

• By discovering hidden treasure

What were his ships called?

• The Nina, The Pinta, The Santa Maria

• The Mayflower, The Discovery, The Godspeed

• The Enterprise, The Millenium Falcon, The Derelict

• The Beagle, The Eagle, The Dart

How many voyages to America did he complete and across which ocean?

• 1 voyage across the Atlantic Ocean

• 2 voyages across the Pacific Ocean

• 4 voyages across the Atlantic Ocean

• 4 voyages across the Indian Ocean

Did Christopher Columbus discover America?

• Yes

• No

Which countries/continents did he find on his voyages?

• India and China

• Australia and New Zealand

• The Americas

• Africa and Asia

How do you think he felt when he discovered the "New World"?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Confused

• Terrified