Is exploration always a good thing?

Is exploration always a good thing?

by Jessi Ridley

Multiple Choice

What did Christopher Columbus' father do for a job?

• Sold sheep

• Wove and sold wool

• He was a sailor

Multiple Choice

How old was Columbus when he first went to sea?

• 8

• 11

• 13

• 16

Open Ended

Why do you think people laughed at Columbus' plan to sail west?

Multiple Choice

Who gave Columbus the money for his expedition?

• His mother and father

• The King and Queen of Spain

• A rich uncle

• The King and Queen of Italy

Open Ended

Do you think it is fair that these islands became known as the 'new world'? Why/Why not?

Open Ended

What would you have done if you were travelling with Columbus and you saw him acting this way?

Poll

What do you think about Columbus?

• He was a hero

• He was a villian

• He was somewhere in between

Poll

Do you think Columbus deserves all the glory?

• Absolutely!

• No way!