Unraveling Columbus's Journey and Its Impact on the World

The video explores Christopher Columbus's journey to discover America. It begins with his belief in a round Earth and his quest for support from Spanish royalty. Columbus's voyage across the Atlantic with three ships, La Niña, La Pinta, and La Santa Maria, leads to the discovery of Guanahani Island, later named San Salvador. Columbus's legacy includes the exchange of goods between Europe and America and the naming of the continent after Amerigo Vespucci. The video also delves into Columbus's early life, his passion for the sea, and his determination to find a new route to the Indies.

What was the common belief about the shape of the Earth before Columbus's journey?

• Triangular

• Square and flat

• Oval

• Round

Which ships did Columbus use for his first voyage?

• La Niña, La Pinta, La Santa Lucia

• La Niña, La Pinta, La Santa Maria

• La Niña, La Pinta, La Santa Clara

• La Niña, La Pinta, La Santa Teresa

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

• Honduras

• Venezuela

• Puerto Rico

• San Salvador

Which foods did Columbus introduce to Europe from America?

• Rice, wheat, and barley

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and chocolates

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Bananas, oranges, and apples

What was Columbus's profession before his famous voyages?

• A weaver

• A farmer

• A sailor

• A merchant

Which country eventually funded Columbus's expedition?

• Italy

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

What was Columbus's main goal for his voyages?

• To establish a new trade route with Africa

• To map the Atlantic Ocean

• To find a faster route to the Indies

• To discover a new continent

Which country in South America is named after Columbus?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Chile

• Colombia

Who was the Italian navigator that realized Columbus had discovered a new continent?

• Marco Polo

• Amarigo Vespucci

• John Cabot

• Ferdinand Magellan

What did Columbus mistakenly believe he had found?

• A new species of animals

• A new ocean

• A new route to Asia

• A new continent