TRUE OR FALSE ?
Christopher Columbus discovered America
FALSE
Columbus discovered ...... ?
Hispanola
It is believed that Columbus "discovered" America in ....?
1492
WHAT IS THE LIE ?
Columbus believed the earth was smaller than believed, Columbus discovered America, He named the natives "indian" because he thought he was in India
Lie:
Columbus discovered America
What is the holiday Called in the United States that celebrates the man who discovered America ?
Columbus Day
TRUE OR FALSE ?
Columbus initially wanted to travel to Asia
True
Columbus had a total of ______ voyages
Four Voyages
What three things did Christopher Columbus want from his voyages ?
Gold, Glory, and God
Columbus accidentally found America, Columbus only wanted to spread Christianity, Columbus exploited native americans
LIE:
Columbus only wanted to spread Christianity
Who was in America first ?
The Native Americans
TRUE OR FALSE ?
Columbus never set foot in America
True
Where is Christopher Columbus believed to be born ?
Who actually discovered America ?
The vikings and other groups before Columbus