Christopher Columbus

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Which country did Christopher Columbus move to after failing to gain support for his project in Portugal?

  • Italy
  • France
  • England
  • Spain (correct)

What were the names of the three ships Columbus set sail with?

  • Santa María, Niña, La Gallega
  • Santa María, Santa Clara, Pinta (correct)
  • Santa Clara, Pinta, La Gallega
  • La Gallega, Niña, Pinta

What was the original name of the ship Pinta?

  • Santa Clara
  • Santa María
  • Unknown (correct)
  • La Gallega

Who were the Catholic Monarchs that supported Columbus' venture?

<p>Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Columbus believe he could reach by sailing west across the Atlantic?

<p>Asia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Catholic Monarchs that supported Columbus' venture across the Atlantic?

<p>Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand of Aragon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the names of the three ships Columbus set sail with from Palos de la Frontera?

<p>Santa María, Santa Clara (Niña), and Pinta</p> Signup and view all the answers

What country did Christopher Columbus move to after failing to gain support for his project in Portugal?

<p>Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original name of the ship Pinta?

<p>The original name is lost to history</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Christopher Columbus believe he could reach by sailing west across the Atlantic?

<p>Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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