Christopher Columbus
The Voyage
General facts
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In which country was Christopher Columbus born?

Christopher Columbus was born in Italy.

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How many voyages did Columbus make across the Atlantic?

four

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Did Columbus treat the indigenous people he met well?

No

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What was Columbus' job?

navigator or explorer

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What were the names of Columbus' three ships?

The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria

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How long did it take for Colubus to reach the Bahamas?

five weeks

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What year did Columbus land on the Bahamas island?

1492

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Columbus thought he arrived in the East Indies. Therefore, what did he call the indigenous people he encountered there?

Indians

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According to the video, what things did Columbus bring back to Europe from the Americas?

potatoes; cocoa; vanilla; spices

(name at least one)

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Who funded Columbus' voyage?

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
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Who was the first European explorer to land in North America?

Leif Erikson

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What type of ship did Columbus have?

A merchant ship

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Why did Columbus sail west across the Atlantic?

to find the East Indies and its spices; to trade with Asia; for fame and fortune

(any one of these answers is fine)

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Did Columbus explore North America?

No

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To which religion did Columbus force the indigenous people to convert?

Catholicism