Age of Exploration - Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus was born in __________.

• Japan
• Italy
• China
• Australia

Christopher Columbus got sponsorship for his from which monarchy?

• The King and Queen of Portugal

• The King of England

• The King and Queen of Spain

• The Emperor of Russia

How many crew members did Columbus select for his voyage?

• 80

• 100

• 110

• 120

On his first voyage, where did he stop before making his way West towards Central America?

• The Balearic islands

• the Carribbean islands

• The Canary Islands

• The Archipalego

The Navigation School in Sagres, Portugal was set up by

• Christopher Columbus

• Prince Henry the Navigator

• Prince Michael the Navigator

• Vasco Da Gama

What was the old name for China?

• Cipangu

• Cathay

• Peking

• Malay

In what year did Columbus first set sail?

• 1392

• 1592

• 1492

• 1692

Name one of Columbus' three ships.

(a)  

On what island did Columbus land on 12th October 1492?

• San Salvador

• San Diego

• San Pedro

• Sanint Dominique

Columbus kept a fake logbook.

• True

• False