EXPLORERS

Christopher Columbus

100

Adequate- enough Unity- condition of being one whole (religion) HARMONY

Define adequate and unity.

200

-Columbus had to ask monarchs many times to travel and they said no. - Crew was grumbling and complaining about long voyage. - at night, it was difficult to spot land (lights?) - difficult to communicate with natives. - natives would not take him to gold.

What challenges did Columbus face on his journey of exploration?

300

Interpret- to see or understand in a certain way. Possession- something that is owned, territory owned by outside power.

Define interpret and possession.

400

1. His goal was to find a route west of Spain and around world to Asia (instead of around Africa. 2. Crew sailed on three boats- Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria, 89 sailors, in 1492. 3. Had to bring back riches and natives to convert to the Catholic faith. 4. Landed on island of Guanahani and calmed it for Spain. 5. Met and communicated with natives, discovered gold ( nose ring).

List FIVE important facts about Columbus's journey.

500

Surprised- saw naked natives, they spoke fluently, they had weapons, yet grabbed sword. Appreciative- he knew they are poor, so he made sure his crew traded fairly, he needed them for gold and religion.

What did Columbus first think about the people of Guanahani?

Amerigo Vespucci

100

Conclusion- a decision or an idea reached by thoughtful study. Isthmus- a narrow strip that connects two larger land areas ( North & South America).

Define conclusion and isthmus.

200

Vespucci didn't believe Columbus had sailed to Asia. Sailed once to south of where Columbus landed, then again down coast of South America. Doesn't find anything about Cathay (gold, riches, marble), and the distance was to short the size of Asia didn't match.

How did Vespucci challenged Columbus?

300

Amerigo Vespucci

For whom was America named?