Christopher Columbus

Why is Christopher Columbus an important historical figure?

• He proved once and for all the Earth is round.

• His discovery led to the colonization of the Americas

• He opened up a new trade route to Asia

• He was the greatest mapmaker of all time.

What was Columbus's primary motivation for his voyage across the Atlantic?

• The desire for riches and fame.

• A profound devotion to the Spanish royal family

• His interest in geography

• The potential to chart unexplored territory.

What area did Columbus explore?

• The eastern coast of Asia

• The eastern coast of the present day United States

• The western coast of the present day United States

• The Caribbean Sea

What was Columbus looking for?

• gold

• silk

• spices

• all of the above

Why do we refer to the American natives as Indians?

• Because that is their name in their language.

• Because Columbus thought he landed in India.

• Because Marco Polo named them.

"Columbus sailed west three more times. On each voyage, he believed he had reached the Indies." What does the word voyage mean?

• trip
• consequence 

Using the map, what continent did Columbus leave from?

• Europe
• North America

Columbus searched for many years for someone to give him money to sail to the west. Which leaders and country finally gave him money?

• His mom

• King Ferdinand and Queen Elizabeth of Italy

• Leif Erikson

• King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain

Christopher Columbus was the first person to visit America.

• True

• False

Did Columbus reach his original destination?

• YES

• NO