Columbus and the Columbian Exchange

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Columbus was the first explorer to reach the _____ _______. Options: Florida keys, Disney World, New World, West Indies

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New World

Front

Which leaders and country finally gave Columbus money to sail to the west?

Back

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain

Front

Columbus's ships were named the _____________________.

Back

Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria

Front

Why do we refer to the American natives as Indians?

Back

Because Columbus thought he landed in India.

Front

Using the map, what continent did Columbus leave from?

Back

Europe

Front

Who was Christopher Columbus?

Back

An explorer who reached the Americas.

Front

What did Columbus do after he landed in the New World?

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He forced some of the native people into slavery.

Front

ROUTE

Back

A way to get someplace.

Front

Why did Columbus want to find a new route to the Indies?

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He wanted to bring gold, spices, and silks back to Spain.

Front

Which continents are part of the New World?

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North America & South America