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What did Christopher Columbus dream of being as a young boy?
A sailor.
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How many ships did Christopher Columbus have in his crew?
Three
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About how many sailors were in Columbus' crew?
90-100.
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Where did Columbus end up landing?
Near the Bahamas - on an island now called San Salvador.
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What month did Christopher Columbus begin his voyage?
August
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What country was Christopher Columbus born in?
Italy
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What were the names of Columbus ships? (BONUS points - 200 points for each correct ship.)
Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria
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About how long did the trip take?
About 2 months.
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Why did Columbus want to go the Indies?
To find gold and spices.
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What month did Columbus' voyage end?
October
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About how many years ago was Christopher Columbus born?
About 500 years ago.
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Where was the crew trying to land?
The Indies
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Why did Columbus call the people he met, Indians?
He thought they were people from the Indies.
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What month do we celebrate Columbus Day?
October
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What direction did Columbus sail?
West
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What was one way Columbus treated the Indians disrespectfully?
He tried to claim their land.
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What were the names of the king and queen who gave Columbus the money to make his voyage? (500 BONUS points for each correct answer)
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella