Christopher Columbus

What was Columbus looking for?

• gold

• silk

• spices

• all of the above

Columbus searched for many years for someone to give him money to sail to the west. Which leaders and country finally gave him money?

• His mom

• King Ferdinand and Queen Elizabeth of Italy

• Leif Erikson

• King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain

What year did Columbus sail on his 1st voyage?

• 1941

• 1429

• 1492

• 1400's

What ocean did Columbus cross?

• Indian

• Arctic

• Atlantic

• Southern

Why is Columbus famous to this day?

• He discovered people living in the Americas.
• He discovered Japan.
• He discovered Paris.
• He discovered the Indies.

Where was Columbus born? 

• Paris, France
• Genoa, Italy
• Memphis, Tennessee
• Sicily, Italy

What were the names of Columbus' three ships?

• Nana, Pinto, and Santa Clause
•  Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria,
• Sam, Peter, and Paul
• Ferdinand, Isabella, and Christopher

His Father was a middle class __________ __________.

• wool maker 
• Dog walker 
• ship builder
• business manager 

Columbus began sailing at the age of _______.

• 20
• 14
• 19
• 30

Columbus made a total of ____ journeys. 

• 10
• 14
• 2
• 4