Columbus

What were the names of Christopher Columbus's ships?

• The Nina, the Pinata, and the Santa Mary

• The Nona, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria

• The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria

• The Titantic, the Maine, and the Eleanor

What year did Christopher Columbus make his first journey to the New World?

• 1492

• 1588

• 1620

• 1776

Christopher Columbus was born in

Christopher Columbus sailed for the country of

Who paid for Columbus's expedition?

• The Pope

• King and Queen of Spain

• The British Empire

• The French Monarchy

Columbus discovered which islands?

• Hawaii

• Jamaica

• Cuba

• Bahamas

Columbus was the first explorer to reach the _____ _______. 

• Florida keys 
• Disney World 
• New World 
• West Indies 

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.

When did Christopher Columbus die?

• 1475
• 1493
• 1605
• 1506