Ship Life
Columbus' Identity
Dates
Fast Facts
Bonus
100
14 years old.
How old was Columbus when he went on his first voyage?
100
Genoa, Italy
Where was Columbus born?
100
1451
When was Columbus born?
100
Wool-weaving
What was Christopher's dad's job?
100
Bartholomew
Who was Christopher's brother?
200
A translator, three physicians, a servant for each captain, a secretary, and an accountant.
Who was included on Columbus' expedition?
200
Cristoforo Colombo
What is Columbus' name in Italian?
200
1476
When did Columbus settle in Lisbon, Portugal?
200
Drawing and selling maps.
What was Columbus' business?
200
He reached Portugal by swimming ashore and clinging to an oar after being attacked by pirates.
What is one of the legends of Columbus?
300
Stew of salted meat or fish, hard biscuits, and watered wine.
What were the main meals on Columbus' ship?
300
San Salvador
What did Columbus rename the island?
300
1485
What year did Columbus move to Spain?
300
Diego and Ferdinand.
What were Columbus' two sons named?
300
Cristobal Colon
What did Christopher call himself in Spain?
400
They huddled on deck in good weather or found a spot below deck during storms.
Where did everyone sleep on the ship?
400
Indians
What did Columbus name the Natives?
400
January, 1493
When did Columbus head back to Spain?
400
Guanahani
What did the Indians name their island?
400
The "West Indies"
What did Columbus call parts of America when he visited them?
500
89 men.
How many people did Columbus bring on his voyages?
500
He took 6 Indians with him.
What did Columbus bring back to the King and Queen?
500
October 11, 1492
When did the explorers come upon an island?
500
Hispaniola
What did Columbus name the second island he "discovered"?
500
March 1493
When did Columbus reach Spain?
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