Discovery of America

In which century was America discovered?

• the 14th century

• the 15th century

• the 21st century

• Never

Who was King and Queen in Spain at the time?

• Isabel and Fernando

• Isabella and Fernand

• Isabel and Christopher

• Louis XIV

Who was Christopher Columbus? (tick 3 answers)

• An explorer

• A navigator

• An adventurer

• A geographer

What did people believe the Earth looked like at the time?

• Big and round

• Square and flat

• Oval and empty

• Small and round

How would he prove the Earth was not flat?

• He would swim across the Atlantic Ocean to the Indies in a loop.

• He would walk to India.

• He would sail across the Atlantic to the Indies and make a loop.

• He would never travel.

On August 3rd, 1492, he left Spain with... (more than one option)

• 3 ships

• 90 sailors

• Money

• 5 ships

What were Columbus' ships called?

• I love Exploration!

• Portugal, Spain and France

• Le Nino, Le Punto, Los Angeles

• La Nina, La Punta, La Santa Maria

Which islands near Africa did they stopover to fill their ships with supplies?

• The Canary Islands

• The Bahamas

• The Caribbean Islands

• Hong Kong Island

After 36 days at sea, they spotted land, how would that change the world? (more than one option)

• They could meet new people and cultures.

• They discovered new products (chocolate, potatoes).

• They could start trading goods (animals, food).

• They had found a new sailing route.

What was the most important effect of his discovery? (2 options)

• He discovered a whole new continent.

• He discovered a new route to Asia.

• He discovered new food.

• He proved the Earth was round.