History Kids: Christopher Columbus

The video explores the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus, starting with his early fascination with exploration in Genoa, Italy. It covers his first voyage in 1492, where he discovered the Bahamas, mistakenly believing it was the Indies. The video details his subsequent voyages, the challenges he faced, and his interactions with native peoples. Despite not finding the riches he sought, Columbus's voyages inspired future explorers and expanded European knowledge of the Atlantic. His legacy is complex, marked by both discovery and controversy.

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• Portugal

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Italy

What profession did Columbus's father have?

• Baker

• Farmer

• Weaver

• Doctor

Which country did Columbus move to after surviving a pirate attack?

• Portugal

• India

• Germany

• England

Who eventually agreed to fund Columbus's first voyage?

• King and Queen of Spain

• King of Italy

• King and Queen of England

• King of Portugal

In what year did Columbus embark on his first voyage?

• 1492

• 1400

• 1628

• 1701

What was the name of the island where Columbus first landed?

• Nantucket

• Sanibel Island

• Brazil

• San Salvador

How many ships did Columbus take on his second voyage?

• 3

• 10

• 13

• 17

What did Columbus find upon returning to Hispaniola during his second voyage?

• The fort burned down

• Men had been killed

• Both B and C

• A beautiful fort

On which island did Columbus first stop during his third voyage?

• Haiti

• Bermuda

• Cuba

• Trinidad

What nickname did Columbus give to his last voyage?

• Final Discovery

• None of the above

• Last Look

• High Voyage