Early Life
Why did Columbus want to be a Sailor?
He was fascinated by the sea
Why did Columbus leave Portugal and instead ended in Spain?
Because the King of Portugal denied him funds for the expedition, and so he pleaded to Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain who in turn funded the expedition.
How did Columbus treat the native people when he got to the New World?
He didn't exactly treat the natives in a good way, though historians now gather from his entries that he had a great deal of admiration and his initial attitude was a friendly one.
What was his son's name?
Diego Columbus
3 languages- Castilian, Latin and Portuguese.
On which islands did he land when he got to the New World- and what was their original name?
Bahamas and Haiti today, Hispaniola then.
Name 3 words in our current language that descend from the language spoken by the Arawak peoples?
Hammack, tobacco, potato, barbecue, iguana, canoe.
What was Columbus' brother's name whom he sail with at the tender age of 10?
Bartholomew Colombo
what are the names of all three ships on the first voyage to the New World?
La Nina, La Pinta and the Santa Maria.
How old was Columbus when he sailed to Portugal for the first time, and what were his obstacles right before getting there?
Columbus was 25, and his fleet was mistaken for enemies his vessel sunk, he had to swim for 6 miles.
How many voyages did Columbus take to the "New World"?
4 voyages in total.
What was the name of the tribe where Columbus arrived?
The Arawak's
What is the actual date of land discovery by Columbus, and how many day had they been at sea?
October 12th, 1492- 36 days
What did he think his mission was?
Christopher Columbus thought he's mission was a divine mission, and thought he had been selected to carry out a plan that was divinely guided.
Columbus misinterpreted the work "Canib" for what?
He interpreted this work as meaning "subjects of great Khan," thereby extending his error regarding the proximity to China.