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Where was Christopher Columbus born?

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Italy

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Christopher Columbus represented the country of Spain on a voyage trying to find ______________________.

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the fastest and safest way to get to China.

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On his voyage, he was looking for:

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gold, silk, and spices.

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He landed on an island called ___________. Options: Havana, Guanahani, Salvador, Maria

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Guanahani

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Christopher Columbus landed on an island called Guanahani, which is today called High Cay off the coast of San Salvador in the Caribbean Sea.

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True

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The natives that Christopher Columbus met were called the _______.

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Tainos

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When Christopher Columbus landed, he thought he was in the Indies and named the natives- Indians.

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True

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

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Age of Exploration

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Christopher made 3 voyages to _________ and __________________ in 1492.

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Central and South America

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What were the names of the 3 ships? Options: Lola, Santa Maria, Nona, Sina, Dina, Maria, Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria

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Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria