Columbus’s First Voyage: The Discovery of the New World

In 1492, Columbus set sail with three ships, the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria, provided by the King and Queen of Spain. He navigated the Atlantic Ocean using a compass, the sun, and stars. Despite challenges, Columbus discovered San Salvador in the Bahamas, mistaking it for the Indies. He traded with the natives and explored further, reaching Cuba and Hispaniola. Columbus returned to Spain with treasures and was celebrated as a hero. The video reviews key points of his voyage and includes questions for learners.

What navigational tools did Columbus use during his voyage?

• A GPS and a radar

• A compass, the sun, and the stars

• A map and a telescope

• A sextant and a chronometer

Which island did Columbus first land on during his voyage?

• San Salvador

• Cuba

• Hispaniola

• Puerto Rico

What did Columbus mistakenly believe about the island he first landed on?

• It was uninhabited

• It was a deserted island

• It was part of the Indies

• It was the mainland of Asia

What name did Columbus give to the island of Haiti?

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

• San Salvador

• La Espanola

What title was Columbus given upon his return to Spain?

• Admiral of the Sea

• Governor of the Indies

• Captain of the Fleet

• Explorer of the New World