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Which country was Christopher Columbus born in?
Which country was Christopher Columbus born in?
What was the main purpose of Columbus' voyages?
What was the main purpose of Columbus' voyages?
Which of the following continents did Columbus explore during his voyages?
Which of the following continents did Columbus explore during his voyages?
Which of the following accurately describes Christopher Columbus's impact on Europe and America?
Which of the following accurately describes Christopher Columbus's impact on Europe and America?
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When was Columbus Day made a federal holiday?
When was Columbus Day made a federal holiday?
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What is the title of a book that provides information about Christopher Columbus's exploration?
What is the title of a book that provides information about Christopher Columbus's exploration?
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Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' first voyage?
Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' first voyage?
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What were the names of the three ships Columbus sailed on his first voyage?
What were the names of the three ships Columbus sailed on his first voyage?
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What did Columbus name the first island he landed on?
What did Columbus name the first island he landed on?
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What was the purpose of Columbus' second voyage?
What was the purpose of Columbus' second voyage?
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During which period did Vasco da Gama's maritime career take place?
During which period did Vasco da Gama's maritime career take place?
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Who began Portugal's great age of exploration?
Who began Portugal's great age of exploration?
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Which explorer was the first to round Africa and reach the Indian Ocean?
Which explorer was the first to round Africa and reach the Indian Ocean?
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Which disease affected da Gama's crew during his voyage to India?
Which disease affected da Gama's crew during his voyage to India?
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Which of the following accurately describes Vasco da Gama's accomplishment?
Which of the following accurately describes Vasco da Gama's accomplishment?
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Where is it believed Vasco da Gama was born?
Where is it believed Vasco da Gama was born?
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What skills did Vasco da Gama possess that made him a suitable choice to lead an expedition to India?
What skills did Vasco da Gama possess that made him a suitable choice to lead an expedition to India?
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Which city did Vasco da Gama die in?
Which city did Vasco da Gama die in?
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How did Vasco da Gama's discovery of the sea route to India impact Portugal's economy?
How did Vasco da Gama's discovery of the sea route to India impact Portugal's economy?
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What was the significance of Vasco da Gama's voyage and explorations?
What was the significance of Vasco da Gama's voyage and explorations?
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Study Notes
Christopher Columbus
- Born in Genoa, Italy.
- Main purpose of voyages was to find a westward route to Asia.
- Explored the Caribbean islands and parts of Central and South America.
- Significant impact on Europe included stimulating interest in exploration; for America, initiated European colonization.
- Columbus Day became a federal holiday in 1937.
- "The Commercial Revolution: 1400-1750" is a book that explores his explorations.
- Sponsored by Spain, specifically King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
- His three ships on the first voyage were the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria.
- Named the first island he landed on as San Salvador.
- Purpose of his second voyage was to establish settlements and further exploration.
Vasco da Gama
- Maritime career occurred during the Age of Discovery in the late 15th century.
- Initiated Portugal's great age of exploration under the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator.
- First explorer to round the Cape of Good Hope, reaching the Indian Ocean.
- Crew suffered from scurvy, a disease impacting their health during the voyage to India.
- Accomplished a direct sea route to India from Europe, opening trade opportunities.
- Believed to be born in Sines, Portugal.
- Possessed navigational skills and knowledge of the ocean that suited him for leading the expedition.
- Died in Cochin, India.
- Discovery of the sea route to India significantly boosted Portugal's economy through spice trade.
- His voyage marked a turning point in establishing Portugal as a major maritime power.
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Discover the fascinating journey of Christopher Columbus, the explorer who changed the course of history. Test your knowledge about his life, voyages, and the impact he had on the world in this engaging quiz.
