Life
What country was Christopher Columbus born in?
Italy
What was the name of Columbus's first ship?
The Santa Maria
When did Columbus set sail for his second voyage?
1493
What year did Columbus embark on his third voyage?
1498
What was Columbus searching for on his fourth voyage?
A passage to the Indian Ocean.
What was Columbus's job before he became an explorer?
A sailor and navigator
Which islands did Columbus first land on during his voyage?
The Bahamas, San Salvador
How many ships did Columbus take on his second voyage?
17
Which continent did Columbus reach during his third voyage?
South America
What year did Columbus set sail on his fourth voyage?
1502
What motivated Columbus to explore the ocean?
He wanted to discover the 'rich Indies' to:
1) bring the Gospel to unbelievers
2) bring back riches to provide for a crusade to take Jerusalem back from the Muslims.
How many ships did Columbus have on his first voyage?
Three ships
What was the name of the settlement Columbus establish on his second voyage?
Where was Columbus when he thought he was in 'the Garden of Eden' during his third voyage?
On the coast of South America
Which area did Columbus explore during his fourth voyage?
Central America, including parts of Honduras and Panama.
Who was the Italian explorer that motivated Columbus to sail to find the Indies?
Marco Polo
What was Columbus looking for on his first voyage?
A westward route to Asia
Which island did Columbus explore during his second voyage?
Hispaniola
How did Columbus's third voyage differ from his previous voyages?
He faced more challenges and was criticized for his leadership.
What issues did Columbus face during his fourth voyage?
Shipwrecks, hostile natives, and supplies running low.
What year did Columbus first set sail?
1492
What did Columbus discover on his first voyage?
The Taino, San Salvador (island in the Bahamas), explored Cuba and Hispaniola
What were the major goals of Columbus's second voyage?
1) Establish steady trade
2) Bring gold back to Spain
3) Bring the Gospel of Christ to the natives
What happened to Columbus upon his return from the third voyage?
He was arrested and sent back to Spain in chains.
What was the outcome of Columbus's fourth voyage?
He returned to Spain in 1504, never to voyage again.