Christopher Columbus

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

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Santa Maria, Pinta, Nina

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What country commissioned the voyage of Christopher Columbus?

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Spain

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

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1492

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Why did Columbus call the Taino natives Indians?

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Because Columbus thought he had landed in the West Indies.

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Christopher Columbus's explorations marked the start of the _________________

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Age of Exploration

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What did Christopher Columbus do?

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Set sail to explore and find silk and spices.

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As _____________ of the islands, Columbus created a tyranny.

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governor

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Which country did Columbus ended up being shipwrecked on? Options: Hispaniola, Cuba, Jamaica, Bahamas

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Hispaniola

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

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

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

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Indigenous