Christopher Columbus Flashcard

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Who was Christopher Columbus?

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An explorer who reached the New World.

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Where did Columbus land?

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the Bahamas

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What were the names of Columbus' ships?

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The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.

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Who paid for Columbus' trip?

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The king and queen of Spain.

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What is a VOYAGE?

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A trip

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

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He forced some of the native people into slavery.

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Why did Columbus call the native people he met Indians?

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He thought he had landed in India.

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Why did Columbus want to find a new route to India?

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

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Which of these is FALSE?
Columbus thought he had landed in India.
Columbus claimed new land for Italy.
Columbus sailed to the New World 4 times.
Columbus was looking for a new route to India.

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Columbus claimed new land for Italy.

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Who was the very first person to discover North America?

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Leif Erikson