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What was the primary reason Columbus and his men were following the migrating birds?
What was the primary reason Columbus and his men were following the migrating birds?
At what age did Diego Bermudez join Columbus's expedition?
At what age did Diego Bermudez join Columbus's expedition?
What tasks did pages like Diego typically perform on Columbus's ship?
What tasks did pages like Diego typically perform on Columbus's ship?
What did Diego use to keep track of time during the voyage?
What did Diego use to keep track of time during the voyage?
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What items did Columbus collect during the expedition aside from gold?
What items did Columbus collect during the expedition aside from gold?
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What was the primary reason King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella funded Columbus's second expedition?
What was the primary reason King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella funded Columbus's second expedition?
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What technological advancements did Europeans develop to aid in navigation during the age of exploration?
What technological advancements did Europeans develop to aid in navigation during the age of exploration?
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Which challenge did Columbus and his crew encounter during their voyages?
Which challenge did Columbus and his crew encounter during their voyages?
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What sparked the interest of Europeans to explore in the 1400s?
What sparked the interest of Europeans to explore in the 1400s?
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Which of the following statements best describes the overall attitude of Europeans towards exploration during Columbus's time?
Which of the following statements best describes the overall attitude of Europeans towards exploration during Columbus's time?
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What was one expected outcome from Columbus's expeditions upon returning to Spain?
What was one expected outcome from Columbus's expeditions upon returning to Spain?
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What was a significant disadvantage of sailing west from Europe to reach Asia?
What was a significant disadvantage of sailing west from Europe to reach Asia?
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What was the primary motivation for Columbus's westward voyage?
What was the primary motivation for Columbus's westward voyage?
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Which geographical area did John Cabot claim for England?
Which geographical area did John Cabot claim for England?
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What was a misconception that both Columbus and Cabot shared about their discoveries?
What was a misconception that both Columbus and Cabot shared about their discoveries?
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Which statement correctly describes one consequence of Columbus’s voyages?
Which statement correctly describes one consequence of Columbus’s voyages?
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What did Sebastian Cabot describe the land he explored as?
What did Sebastian Cabot describe the land he explored as?
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What route did Columbus take during his exploration?
What route did Columbus take during his exploration?
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How many times did Columbus return to the lands he claimed?
How many times did Columbus return to the lands he claimed?
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Who financed John Cabot's expedition across the Atlantic?
Who financed John Cabot's expedition across the Atlantic?
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What did Columbus fail to find on his voyages, despite seeking it?
What did Columbus fail to find on his voyages, despite seeking it?
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What was significant about Cabot's voyage in relation to Columbus's exploration?
What was significant about Cabot's voyage in relation to Columbus's exploration?
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What was Vasco Nunez de Balboa's primary occupation before his exploration?
What was Vasco Nunez de Balboa's primary occupation before his exploration?
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At what age did Balboa first see the Pacific Ocean?
At what age did Balboa first see the Pacific Ocean?
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What was the primary reason for Balboa escaping from Hispaniola?
What was the primary reason for Balboa escaping from Hispaniola?
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Which term best defines the isthmus as described in the content?
Which term best defines the isthmus as described in the content?
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What did Balboa's journey across the Isthmus of Panama ultimately prove?
What did Balboa's journey across the Isthmus of Panama ultimately prove?
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Study Notes
Columbus' First Voyage
- Columbus set sail on August 3, 1492, hoping to find a western route to Asia.
- The crew included 90 men, including Diego Bermudez, who was a 12-year-old page.
- Sailors were equipped with technology like the half-hour glass to keep track of time.
- Columbus and his crew encountered strong winds on the night of October 11th.
- On the morning of October 12th, 1492, Columbus landed in the Bahamas.
- Columbus met the Taino people on the island and took several captive.
- Columbus was disappointed not to find spices or silk, instead, he collected gold items, animals, and plants.
After Columbus' Voyage
- The Spanish rulers were excited to see the gold, animals, and plants from the new world and funded a second voyage for Columbus.
- The Spanish rulers wanted more riches and wanted to convert people to Catholicism.
Giovanni Cabot's Voyage
- King Henry VII was inspired by Columbus' success and funded a voyage for Giovanni Cabot in 1497.
- Cabot reached the Atlantic coast of Canada in present-day Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Cabot thought he had reached Asia.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
- Balboa escaped from Hispaniola by hiding on a ship bound for Colombia.
- Balboa was the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean.
- Balboa reached the Pacific Ocean in 1513 by crossing the Isthmus of Panama.
Ferdinand Magellan
- Magellan left Spain in 1519 with five ships and 250 sailors.
- Magellan led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Magellan's crew faced hunger and disease in the Pacific Ocean.
- Magellan was killed during a battle in the Philippines.
- One ship completed the voyage and returned to Spain in 1522.
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This quiz covers Columbus' first voyage starting in 1492, including his crew, encounters, and encounters with the Taino people. It also explores the aftermath of his expedition, highlighting the excitement of Spanish rulers and the funding of subsequent voyages. Learn about the broader implications of these voyages on exploration and colonization.
