Section 1
Where was Christopher Columbus born?
in 1451. Genoa, Italy
Who were the very first people to live in North and South America?
The Native Americans (also called american Indians).
Who were the Puritans?
English Protestans in the 16th-17th centuries who wanted to purify the Church of England.
Where did Columbus actually land on October 12, 1492?
They landed on an Island in the Bahamas.
Which country claimed and colonized Brazil in 1500?
Portuguese explorers Pedro Alvares Cabral reached
Brazil in 1500
How many English colonies were there on the east coast by the 1700s?
England had 13 colonies on the east coast of North America
What were the names of Columbus's three ships?
Santa Maria, Nina, Pinta
What are the '' three G's'' that motivated European explorers?
1.Gold, they wanted gold,silver,riches
2.God, they wanted to spread Christianity
3.Glory, They wanted power,land and fame.
Where did the puritans establish their colony?
They founded the Plymouth Colony in 1620.
in What year did Columbus first land in the Americas?
First voyage in August 1492.
Which Spanish explorer defeated the Aztec Empire?
Conquistador (conquerors)
Why did Puritans build schools and found Harvard College?
People went to church often. The Bible was very important Education Puritans believed everyone should read the Bible.
Which country finally agreed to support Columbus's voyage?
How did the first people reach North America from Asia?
They Crossed the land bridge called Bering Land Bridge.
What was the name of the ship the Puritans sailed on in 1620?
The Mayflower voyage in 1620. Sailed from England to America.