Columbus discovered what continent?
North America
What Ocean did Christopher Columbus sail across?
Pacific
What year did Christopher Columbus start sailing?
1492
The most famous explorer we talked about?
Christopher Columbus
What is the capital of Germany?
Berlin
What country led the way for exploration and voyages
Portugal
What very famous actor passed away this week? Smoky and the bandit
Burt Reynolds
Who are the Nebraska Cornhuskers going to lose to in football this weekend?
The Colorado Buffaloes
Why do Europeans start to explore? To find and spread
Curiosity, spread Christianity, find riches, find an easy way to Asia, explore Africa.
What is the name for map makers?
Cartographers
Name the three ships Columbus used to sail
Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria
Christopher Columbus wanted to reach the ____________________ when he started sailing
East Indies