Grade 6 History

______________ was the Italian navigator who sailed for Spain and discovered America.

The Spanish rulers who financed the voyage of Columbus were _______________________________.

______________ was the first European to view the Pacific Ocean.

__________ was the explorer who renamed the South Sea and the Pacific Ocean because it seemed calm.

When did Columbus discover America?

• October 12, 1942

• October 12, 1492

• December 10, 1492

• December 10, 1924

Who went to Jamaica to preach the gospel?

• George Lile

• George Liele

• George Layle

___________ was where Columbus had landed on.

Who met Columbus on the island of San Salvador? (Think of two tribes)

Where does the name "Caribbean Sea" come from?

• It was named for the Carib tribe.

• It was named for cannibals.

• It was named for Carrot tribes.

What does Carib tribe mean?

• It means cannons.

• It means cannibals.

• It means cannibles.