Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus was born in __________.

• Japan
• Italy
• China
• Australia

Christopher Columbus represented the country of Spain on a voyage trying to find ______________________.

• the fastest and safest way to get to China.
• Indians
• food
• the fastest and safest way to get to Japan.

On his voyage, he was looking for:

• food and animals
• his family
• silk and animals
• gold, silk, and spices.

The natives that Christopher Columbus met were called the _______.

• Tainos
• Cherokee
• Maria

When Christopher Columbus landed, he thought he was in the Indies and named the natives- Indians. 

• True
• False

What were the names of the 3 ships?

• Lola, Santa Maria, Nona
• Sina, Dina, Maria
• Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria

Columbus had to ask the King and Queen of ______ several times over several years to fund his trip before they finally agreed. 

• England
• Spain
• Germany
• North America

Columbus made a total of ____ journeys. 

• 10
• 14
• 2
• 4

What year did Columbus sail on his 1st voyage?

• 1941

• 1429

• 1492

• 1400's

Using the map, what continent did Columbus leave from?

• Europe
• North America