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What was Christopher Columbus originally seeking on his voyage?
Christopher Columbus successfully reached Asia on his voyage in 1492.
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What were the names of Columbus's ships?
Niña, Pinta, and Santa María
The lookout aboard the Pinta shouted, '___! ___!' upon sighting land.
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Match the terms with their descriptions:
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What items did Columbus use to engage with the native peoples?
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Columbus believed he had reached the East Indies upon landing in the Caribbean.
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What did Columbus's crew exchange with the native peoples?
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Study Notes
Competition for Wealth in Asia
- Intense rivalry among European nations for wealth in Asia during the late 15th century.
- Christopher Columbus, a Genoese sea captain, sought a new trade route to Asia.
- In 1492, Columbus embarked on a westward voyage from Spain to find an alternate path.
Voyages of Columbus
- Columbus's fleet consisted of three ships: the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María.
- The expedition departed from a Spanish port on August 3, 1492.
- The journey led to the discovery of land that Europeans perceived as a new world.
First Encounters
- On October 12, 1492, land was sighted; a lookout aboard the Pinta called out “Tierra! Tierra!” signaling land.
- Columbus and his crew landed on an island, believing it to be the East Indies.
- The indigenous people encountered were referred to as "los indios," a misnomer later as they were not from India.
Interaction with Native Peoples
- Columbus documented his initial interactions with the natives, exchanging trinkets and receiving goods in return.
- The interactions displayed mutual curiosity and goodwill, with natives presenting items like parrots and javelins.
- Natives were identified as the Taino, who inhabited the island Columbus named San Salvador ("Holy Savior").
Miscalculations and Claims
- Columbus's geographical miscalculations resulted in him not reaching Asia but instead landing in the Bahamas.
- Despite the error, Columbus claimed the island for Spain, marking the beginning of European colonial interests in the Americas.
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Description
Explore the dramatic journey of Christopher Columbus as he set out from Spain in 1492 in search of a new trade route to Asia. His decision to sail west across the Atlantic led to unforeseen consequences, including the encounters between European nations and the peoples of the Caribbean. This quiz delves into the motivations and outcomes of this pivotal voyage.
