Christopher Columbus
In which country was Christopher Columbus born?
Christopher Columbus was born in Italy.
How many voyages did Columbus make across the Atlantic?
four
Did Columbus treat the indigenous people he met well?
No
What was Columbus' job?
navigator or explorer
What were the names of Columbus' three ships?
The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria
How long did it take for Colubus to reach the Bahamas?
five weeks
What year did Columbus land on the Bahamas island?
1492
Columbus thought he arrived in the East Indies. Therefore, what did he call the indigenous people he encountered there?
Indians
According to the video, what things did Columbus bring back to Europe from the Americas?
potatoes; cocoa; vanilla; spices
(name at least one)
Who funded Columbus' voyage?
Who was the first European explorer to land in North America?
Leif Erikson
What type of ship did Columbus have?
A merchant ship
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)
Did Columbus explore North America?
No
To which religion did Columbus force the indigenous people to convert?
Catholicism