He was the first explorer to attempt to reach East Asia by sailing west from Europe
The correct definition of a meridian
or
Line of Longitude
How was the relations between Columbus and Native Americans?
Not good
or
Good relations turned bad when Columbus realized the Native Americans had little to offer him.
Who were the first Europeans to make settlements in North America?
The Vikings
A primary source about George Washington
Letter from George Washington
The correct definition of a hemisphere
One half of the earth
or
Half of the earth
Why was African slavery introduced to the Americas?
The Spanish needed slaves to work the sugar plantations in America.
What made maps and books more affordable in Europe
the printing press
Why was Hispaniola important back on the voyage?
It is the island where Columbus made his base for a trading post.
or
Trading post for Columbus
What advantage did the astrolabe give sailors?
It allowed them to more accurately measure latitude.
Who was the Taino tribe?
Peaceful Fisherfolk
Why was Gutenberg's printing press such an important invention?
Books could be printed faster and easier.
The first explorer to attempt to reach East Asia by sailing west from Europe
Christopher Columbus
What ships sailed the oceans with Christopher Columbus?
The Nina
The Pinta
and the Santa Maria
When Columbus went back to Spain the settlers and the indians fought over these two things
Gold and Indian Woman
What is a primary source?
a document made by someone who actually saw an event
The mistake Columbus made that led him to believe he could make it to Asia by sailing west.
He miscalculated the size of the earth by more than half
What ocean was Columbus's voyage taken on?
Atlantic Ocean
Whose book did Columbus use to have knowledge on his Cathay Voyage?
Marco Polo
Why did many Europeans want to sail to Japan, China, and India in the fifteenth century
Those lands were wealthy with gold, jewels, and spices.