1. 1. What artifact (object) did Cypher steal?

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2. 2. Why do you think is it such an important artifact?

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3. 3. What year did Columbus first sail?

How many ships did he take

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4. 4. What country was Columbus born in?

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5. 5. What was Columbus trying to accomplish or find on his expedition?

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6. 6. What country finally agreed to give him the money for his voyage?

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7. 7. How many sailors could fit on a caravel (small sailing ship)?

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8. 8. Columbus found land on October 12, 1492.

9. What were the group of islands called that he landed on?

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• The Reefs

• The Bermuda Triangle

• The Bahamas

• The Keys

9. 9. Why was the fort Columbus built called La Navidad?

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10. 10. Why did Columbus call the natives on the island Indians?

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