Christopher Columbus

What is an explorer?

• a person who likes to sail ships

• a person who travels seeking new discoveries

• a person who likes to be wealthy

• a person who likes to eat

What is an European?

• a person from Africa

• a person from Europe

• A person from Asia

• a person from outer space

What country was Columbus from?

• France

• Spain

• England

• United States

Why did Columbus want to explore?

• He wanted to find a western sea route to Asia.

• He wanted to be the first to find the Indians.

• He wanted to find gol and be rich.

• He wanted to prove the world was shaped like a square.

Where did Columbus land?

• Mexico

• Bahamas

• Florida

• Virginia

What did Columbus name the place where he landed?

• San Francisco

• San Jaun

• San Salvador

• San Antonio

Who gave Columbus ships and money for his trip?

• king and queen of France

• king and queen of Spain

• king and queen of England

• king of Mali

How many ships did Columbus take ?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What were the names of his ships?

• Mary, Pinto, Santa Clause

• Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria

• Santa Fe, Ninia, Pinto

• Pinto, San Jaun, Nina

What did Columbus call the natives in the new land?

• Indians

• Sailors

• Bahamians

• Virginians