Christopher Columbus

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What is an explorer?

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a person who travels seeking new discoveries

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What is an European?

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a person from Europe

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What country was Columbus from?

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Spain

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Why did Columbus want to explore?

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He wanted to find a western sea route to Asia.

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Who gave Columbus ships and money for his trip?

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king and queen of Spain

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What were the names of his ships?

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Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria

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What did Columbus call the natives in the new land?

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Indians

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What did Columbus discover?

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New World