Early Life
When was Christopher Columbus born?
1451
Where did he explore? 1
Present day-Dominican Republic
Why did he explore?
Because he wanted to do something more than making cloth for a living
What type of shop did his family own and work in?
A cloth shop
Where did he explore? 2
Cuba
Who funded his trips?
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand
Where was Columbus born?
Genoa, Italy
Where did he explore? 3
Present-Day Jamacia
What was he looking for? #1
North West Passage
What type of unique city did Columbus live in?
A port city, somewhere where boats shipped and docked
Where did he explore on later voyages?
Central America
What was he looking for? #2
Spices, riches, and gold
When did Christopher Columbus die?
May 20th, 1506
When did his voyages begin and end?
1492-1504
What was he looking for? #3
Indies