Christopher columbus

Christopher Columbus made four trips across the Atlantic Ocean from

• spain

• europe

• africa

Columbus’ contract with the Spanish rulers promised that he could

• _{keep 10 percent of whatever riches he found,}

• ^{with a noble title and the governorship of any lands he should encounter.}

• _{All Above}

About what year was Christopher Columbus born?

• 1451

• 3000 BC

• 1308

• 1265

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• Miami, Florida

• Houston, Texas

• Los Angeles,Californa

• Genoa, Italy

French privateers attacked his ship in 1470

• True

• False

• Nobody knows

Why were explorers so interested in finding a sea route to Asia?

• They liked Chinese food.

• They wanted to settle cities in Asia.

• Asia had silk and exotic spices that could be traded for a lot of money.

• Asia was a better place to live.

The word "apprentice" means...

• someone who learns things on their own

• someone who learns a trade or skill by working under an expert

• someone who studies to be an explorer

• someone that was fired by Donald Trump's

True or False?

Christopher Columbus died thinking he had actually landed on India.

• true

• false

Which of the following would have been most helpful in helping Columbus find that western sea route to Asia?

• Having more ships and more crew members

• Having more supplies so he could sail for longer

• Having more accurate maps and better knowledge of global geography

• Having lifejackets on board

What is a merchant?

• give a nickname to

• someone who steals boats

• someone who makes a living by buying and selling large amount of goods.

• after a large storm.