Christoper Columbus

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• The New World
• Portugal
• Spain
• Italy

Columbus believed he could find a shortcut to the 

• Indies
• Spain
• Italy
• America

The King of _______________ refused to provide money for Christopher's trip.

• Italy
• Santa Maria
• Portugal
• America

In the year _______ Christopher Columbus set sail.

• 2016
• 1492
• 1992
• 1942

Which is not true?

• Columbus was born in Italy
• Columbus received three ships and a crew from the King and Queen of Spain
• Columbus found a shortcut to the Indies
• The journey across the Atlantic took two months

What did Colmbus name the native people he saw?

• Indians
• Americans
• Humans
• People

Which of the following was NOT one of his ships?

• Nina
• Pinta
• Isabella
• Santa Maria

Why was Christopher Colmbus very important?

• He believed he found the shortcut to the Indies
• He first used the word "Indians"
• He discovered a whole new continent
• He was one of the bravest explorers of all times.