02- Where the birds led Flashcards
What is the name of the man that sailed to the America’s in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
What is the name of Christopher Columbus’s ships?
Pinta, Nina, and the Santa Maria.
Where was the first place that Columbus sailed to?
In late August, he sailed to the south first, then to the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa.
What were the cleaning men’s duties?
They had to clean the boat, mop, wipe down stuff, making sure everything is clean.
What were the King and Queen’s name’s in Spain?
Ferdinand and Isabella
What did Columbus convince explores?
He was convinced that the world was much smaller than most geographers thought.
What did columbus ask King John?
He asked him to “ Bankroll” an expedition. Bankroll is money that is rolled up.
Who is Marco Polo?
He was an explorer like Columbus who traveled the world. He was also one of the founders of the Silk Road.
What is a rudder?
A flat piece that hinged vertically near the stern of a boat or a ship for steering.
What is migrating?
Migrating is when somebody moves from one region/place to another place.
