Part 1
Who was St Breden
An Irish monk, who with a small band of monks set sail in a coracle bringing the gospel to other lands
What job did Columbus have?
He was a sea captain.
Who was Fernando and Isabel?
The Queen of Spain
What religion was Columbus?
Catholic
who were the Skraelings?
The native people who Vikings met in Greenland?
Who was Eric the Red
Eric the red was a Viking adventurer who discovered Greenland
Did Columbus think he reached Asia?
Yes, and he died believing it
What countries did Columbus want his voyage to go to?
India, Japan, and China
Why did Ponce de Leon do exploring?
For a girl named Beatriz he wanted to find the fountain of youth
What song did the Columbus and the sailors sing? (think about the song Reyli sang in class)
Salve Regina??
Why did the Vinland settlement fail?
The Vikings settlement on Vinland failed because the settlers found themselves in constant war with the natives of Vinland.
What country did Columbus think he landed in?
India
What happened to the Santa Maria?
it hit a reef and sank. The crew made a fortress in Hispaniola.
Where did Vespucci explore?
South America
How did Ponce de Leon die and where?
From battle wounds with the Florida Indians
What country was Columbus from?
Italy
What three things did Columbus seek in his voyage?
Silk, Gold, Spices
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Name of the Person who named America.
What happened to the Settlement that Ponce De Leon tried making in Florida?
Chased away by Indians
Did Columbus get rejected by Spain to sail
yes took 3 attempts to get approved
Who was Bartolomeu Dias?
A Portuguese sea captain and explorer? He discovered a rout e to the Indies by sailing south around the tip of Africa
What date did Columbus discover the new lands(San Salvador)?
Oct 12, 1492
The name of Columbus's ships?
Nina, Satna Maria, and Pinta
What day did Ponce de Leon arrive in Florida?
Easter Sunday