Explorers for Spain

Choose the correct year:

"By the late ____, explorers had already reached Asia by sailing east from Europe.

• 1400s

• 1500s

• 1800s

• 1700s

What was Columbus' goal?

• Columbus wanted to find a new route to Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean.

• Columbus asked Portugal’s king to fund his voyage.

• Columbus sailed from Spain with 90 men on there ships.

Choose the correct answer for the next question:

What means the word "patrons"?

• gives financial support to another person or a cause.

• The Spanish rulers hoped to earn money from the gold and spices that Columbus expected to trade for in Asia.

• Columbus had a lot of courage but not much money for the voyage

"Columbus asked Portugal’s king to fund his voyage."

What was the answer?

• We agree.

• It's ok.

• Fantastic!

• NO!

Who helped Cristobal Columbus fund his voyage?

• Queen Elizabeth

• Emperor Cesar

• King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

How many men did Columbus take from Spain?

• 50

• 60

• 25

• 90