Columbus Day

Where Was Columbus born?

• England

• France

• Italy

• Spain

Who was here when Columbus arrived?

• Pilgrims

• Native Americans

• The French

• No one was here.

What was Columbus looking for in the Indies?

• Spices and riches

• Camels

• Mirrors

What ocean did Columbus sail on?

• Pacific

• Atlantic

• Arctic

• Indian

Why did they not want to travel on land? Pick two answers.

• It was too long.

• It was not much fun.

• It was dangerous.

• It was too short.

Who paid for his trip? Mark both answers.

• King George

• Queen Isabella

• Queen Elizabeth

• King Ferdinand

What did Columbus do for a living?

• He built ships.

• He was a weaver.

• He made maps.

• He was a cabin boy.

How many ships did he have on his first voyage?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which ship's real name was Santa Clara??

• Nina

• Mayflower

• Pinta

• Santa Maria

What is a flagship?

• A ship with a flag.

• A ship painted like a flag.

• A ship that stays in dock.

• A ship used by the person in charge.