Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Explorers for Spain

Front

Why did Columbus believe he reached Asia?

Back

He did not know North America existed.

Front

___________ was the first European to reach America in 1492, he had 3 ships on his voyage: the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.

Back

Christopher Columbus

Front

Because Columbus named the region the West Indies, what did he call the people that were living there?

Back

Indians

Front

What was the name of the native tribe that Christopher Columbus met in this new land?

Back

Tainos

Front

What was the first European town in North America?

Back

La Isabela

Front

Which direction did Columbus sail?

Back

West

Front

How many men did Columbus take from Spain?

Back

90

Front

Who finally financed Christopher Columbus's voyages?

Back

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain

Front

Where did Ferdinand Magellan's crew finally land after months at sea, where he was later killed in battle with the people there?

Back

Philippines

Front

What did Spanish explorers hope to achieve by spreading their religion in the New World?

Back

To convert Native Americans to Christianity