Christopher Columbus

Ship Life

100

Stew of salted meat, hard biscuits, and watered wine

What is the main meal on the ship?

200

14

What age did Columbus go out to sea?

300

Haiti

What is the name of the island which Columbus colonized?

400

March 1492

When did Columbus reach Spain?

500

Pinta, Santa Maria, and Nina

What are the three ships Columbus had at first?

The Identity of Columbus

100

Cristoforo Colombo

What is Columbus' name in Italian?

200

Genoa, Italy

Where was Christopher born?

300

Indians

What did Columbus call the Indies when he discovered them?

400

89 men.

How many people did Columbus start off with?

500

Friendly.

How were the Natives?

Dates

100

1451

What is the date of Christopher Columbus' birth?

200

1485

When did Columbus move to Spain?

300

Portuguese king and queen.

Who did Columbus try to get financial help from? 

400

October 11, 1492

When did the explorers come upon an island?

500

 1493

When did Columbus and the explorers return to Spain? 

Bonus

100

Christopher was the oldest of 5 siblings.

Who was Christopher?

200

Columbus left 39 of his men on an island.

What is Hispaniola?

300

Wool-weaving.

What is Christopher's father's job?

400

He reached Portugal by swimming ashore clinging to an ore.

What is the legend of Columbus?

500

Guanahani

What did the Natives call their island before Columbus discovered it?