6 Questions
Where was Christopher Columbus born?
Genoa, Italy
What was the reason why the King of Portugal refused to finance Columbus' trip?
Columbus' idea was thought to be impossible
What was the name of the ship that Columbus sailed aboard?
Santa Maria
Why did Columbus name the native people he saw 'Indians'?
Because he thought he had reached the Indies
What did Columbus believe he had found until he died?
A shorter route to the East Indies
What did Columbus' discoveries pave the way for?
The Age of Exploration
Study Notes
Christopher Columbus
- Born in Genoa, Italy in 1451
- Spent most of his early years at sea
- Believed that sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean would find a shorter route to the Indies
The Voyage
- Presented his idea to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, who agreed to finance his trip
- Given a crew and three ships: the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria
- Sailed aboard the Santa Maria in 1492
- The trip took two months, during which the sailors faced many hardships and wanted to return home
The Discovery
- Land was finally seen after two months at sea
- Docked on the island of Hispaniola and named the native people "Indians", thinking he had reached the Indies
- In fact, discovered North America, a new continent at that time
Columbus' Belief
- Until his death, believed that he had found a shorter route to the Indies
- Never convinced that he had discovered a new continent
Legacy
- Paved the way for the Age of Exploration, one of the most fascinating and exciting times in world history
Learn about the life and voyage of Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. Discover his early years, his idea to find a shorter route to the Indies, and his journey to the New World.
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