Facts
What was Christopher Columbus' occupation?
Explorer
What month is Columbus Day in?
October
What was needed in order for the ships to move on the ocean?
What did Columbus use to navigate on his journey?
The stars
What was Christopher Columbus best known for?
Discovering America
Where did Christopher Columbus live later in life?
Spain
Who helped Columbus prepare for his journey?
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand
How many days did the journey take?
70 days
What year was Christopher Columbus born?
1451
What were the names of the ships he brought on his voyage when discovering America?
The Nina, The Pinta and the Santa Maria
What was the biggest ship Columbus brought on his journey that could hold the most cargo?
Santa Maria
Did Columbus actually discover America?
No, he never journeyed to what is now mainland U.S or Canada
How many ships did Columbus have on his voyage when discovering America?
3
What is the famous rhyme that helps memorize the date Columbus discovered America?
In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue
What was Columbus personal favorite ship to sail on due to its swiftness?
Nina
What did Columbus call the people he met when they docked on shore?
Indians
What year did Christopher Columbus die?
1506
What Caribbean island did Columbus discover?
The Bahamas
Where did the crew sleep on the ships?
On the open deck, outside
Who were the group of people who were already in the Caribbean when Columbus and his men arrived?
Tainos