Places and People
What country was Columbus from?
In what year did Columbus set sail?
1492
Where was Prince Henry born?
Portugal
Where did Columbus THINK he landed?
The East Indies
How many men were on his first expedition?
88
Did Prince Henry go on any of his expeditions?
No
Where did Columbus ACTUALLY land?
The New World: Modern-day Bahamas.
How many voyages did Columbus make to this new land?
4
What is cartography?
The making and drawing of maps.
What did Columbus believe God had called him to do?
To sail across the sea to spread God's word.
How many ships were on his voyage? Name one.
3; Santa María, Pinta, and Niña
What is navigation?
The steering and maneuvering of ships.
What did he name the place he discovered?
The West (Indies)
Who helped fund his voyages?
Queen Isabella of Spain
He founded a school and funded voyages through the African and Asian seas.