Christopher Columbus

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Why is Christopher Columbus such an important historical figure?

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his discovery led to the colonization of the Americas

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In what year did Christopher Columbus sail on his first voyage?

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1492

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Christopher Columbus sailed west from Spain in 1492 in search of what?

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An ocean route to Asia

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The three ships on Columbus first voyage were the Nina, the Pinta, and the ___________

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Santa Maira

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Who sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus?

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King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella of Spain

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What area did Christopher Columbus explore?

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the Caribbean Sea

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How many voyages did Christopher Columbus make to the Caribbean?

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4

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What was the first land that Columbus and his crew saw in the New World?

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The island of San Salvador

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What continent did Columbus think he had reached when he visited the Americas?

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Asia

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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.