Important Words
Important Names
Comprehension
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100
Men who rob from Ships
What are Pirates
100
The explorer who found the New World while searching for a sea route to the Indies
Who is Christopher Columbus?
100
Columbus grew up in this part of Italy, an important seaport town.
Where is Genoa?
100
Why were the Spanish sailors afraid to become part of Columbus' crew?
1. They didnt trust Columbus 2. They were of the Sea of Darkness
200
A group that travels together, especially through the desert
What is a caravan?
200
The King and Queen of Spain who provided Columbus with the necessary ships and money for his voyage
Who are King Ferdinand and QUeen Isabella?
200
In Columbus' day, the sea was a ______________ to most sailors
What is a mystery?
200
The King and Queen who helped Columbus
Who were King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
300
A long trip across the sea or ocean
What is a voyage?
300
Columbus' three ships
What are the Nina, pinta and the Santa Maria
300
Christopher's parents wanted him to this when he grew up
What is a weaver?
300
The country the king and queen ruled
What is Spain?
400
These people stopped Columbus' ship from sailing to England
Who are Pirates?
400
Another name for India, China, Japan, and the Spice Islands
What are the Indies?
500
The title the king and queen gave to Columbus
What is Admiral of the Ocean Sea?
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