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What was the primary motivation for Columbus's journey?
What was the primary motivation for Columbus's journey?
Which ship was the largest among Columbus's fleet?
Which ship was the largest among Columbus's fleet?
On what date did Columbus's ships leave the Canary Islands?
On what date did Columbus's ships leave the Canary Islands?
What significant challenge did Columbus face before his expedition?
What significant challenge did Columbus face before his expedition?
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Which notable explorer discovered the eastern sea route to India before Columbus?
Which notable explorer discovered the eastern sea route to India before Columbus?
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How many crew members were on the Santa Maria during Columbus's voyage?
How many crew members were on the Santa Maria during Columbus's voyage?
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What type of ships were the Pinta and Niña considered?
What type of ships were the Pinta and Niña considered?
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What did Columbus believe about the western route to India?
What did Columbus believe about the western route to India?
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Study Notes
Spirit of Adventure
- Adventure is associated with excitement, danger, and risk, requiring preparation for a positive experience
- Early explorers sought new lands and riches, leaving known territories
- In the 15th century, Europeans believed the world was flat, with only Europe, Africa, and Asia known
- Portugal, seeking new routes to Asia, was a focal point of exploration
- Bartholomew Diaz discovered the eastern sea route to India via the Cape of Good Hope
- Christopher Columbus, an Italian navigator, believed in a western route to India
- Columbus initially sought support from Portugal and later Spain, eventually gaining consent
- Columbus's ships, Santa Maria, Pinta, and Niña, set sail from Palos, Spain on August 3, 1492
- They were equipped with cannons and provisions for a long journey
- The ships sailed for the Canary Islands to gather supplies, then ventured into the unknown Atlantic Ocean
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Explore the thrilling history of adventure and exploration that shaped our understanding of the world. Learn about the early explorers like Bartholomew Diaz and Christopher Columbus, their motivations, and the risks they took in search of new lands. Discover how these voyages changed perceptions of geography in the 15th century.
