Christopher Columbus' Voyage
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Where was Christopher Columbus born?

  • Spain
  • Portugal
  • Hispaniola
  • Genoa, Italy (correct)

    • What was the name of the ship that Columbus sailed aboard?

  • Queen Isabella
  • Pinta
  • Nina
  • Santa Maria (correct)

    • Why did Columbus think the people he met were called 'Indians'?

  • Because they were from India
  • Because they were from the island of Hispaniola
  • Because he thought he had reached the Indies (correct)
  • Because they were from a place called 'India'

    • Why did King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain agree to finance Columbus' trip?

    <p>Because they wanted to find a new route to the Indies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Columbus' discoveries ultimately lead to?

    <p>The Age of Exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Christopher Columbus' Life and Voyage

    • Born in Genoa, Italy in 1451
    • Spent most of his early years at sea
    • Believed that he could find a shorter route to the Indies by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean

    Seeking Financial Support

    • Presented his idea to the King of Portugal, but was refused financing
    • Presented his idea to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, who agreed to pay for his trip

    The Voyage

    • In 1492, Columbus set sail with a crew and three ships: the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria
    • Sailed aboard the Santa Maria
    • The trip was long and boring, with sailors facing many hardships
    • After two months at sea, land was finally seen

    The Discovery

    • Docked on the island of Hispaniola and named the native people "Indians", believing he had reached the Indies
    • In fact, Columbus found North America, a totally new continent at that time
    • Columbus never believed he had discovered a new continent, and until his death, thought he had found a shorter route to the Indies

    Legacy

    • Columbus' discoveries paved the way for the Age of Exploration, a significant and exciting time in world history

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    Learn about the life and journey of Christopher Columbus, who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492 to find a new route to the Indies.

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