Early Life
Where was Columbus born?
Genoa, Italy
What was Columbus' son's name?
Diego Columbus
What direction did Columbus want to sail to get to Asia?
West
How did Columbus fund himself when he was younger?
He sold maps and charts
Who did Columbus marry?
Felipa Perestrelo
About how many people were on Columbus' journey?
about 100 people
At what age did Columbus start working on ships?
14
What did Columbus' first son grow up to be?
A navigator and explorer
How long did Columbus have to negotiate to get his journey funded?
2 years
Who taught Columbus?
He was self-taught by reading
How long did Columbus' wife live after they were married and how did she die?
6 years and she died of consumption
What was Christopher Columbus known for?
He was known for mapping the way to Amarica
At what age did Columbus go to the island of Khios and how long did he stay?
He wet to the island when he was 23 and stayed there for a year
Who did Columbus have his second son with and were they ever married?
Beatriz de Arana and no
What was the deal Columbus negotiated with the Spanish?
He got 1/10 of the produce, 1/8 of the profit, and he got to be govenor of the land he discovered
Who were the first people from the east to set foot on Amarica?
(It's actually worth 1000 points)
European vikings