Christopher Columbus

What was Columbus looking for?

• gold

• silk

• spices

• all of the above

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

Was Columbus the first European to believe the world was round?

• True. Everyone thought the world was flat.

• False. It was already common knowledge that the world was round.

What year did Columbus sail on his first voyage?

• 1941

• 1429

• 1492

• 1400's

What ocean did Columbus cross?

• Indian

• Arctic

• Atlantic

• Southern

Columbus's ships were named the _____________________.

• Ninta, Pinta, Santa Maritha

• Nine, Pine, and Mine

• Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria

• Ninia, Pinia, Santa Mine

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.

What country commissioned the voyage of Christopher Columbus?

• Spain

• England

• Italy

• Portugal

Christopher Columbus's explorations marked the start of the _________________.

• Ice Age
• Age of Exploration

What did Christopher Columbus do?

• Drove across the country to explore new towns.
• Set sail to explore and find silk and spices.
• He was the first person to explore the Southwest for Spain.