02 - Where the Birds Led

Question 1

What were the names of the tree ships that Christopher Columbus sailed for five weeks in the late summer and autumn of 1492?

Answer 1

the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria.

Question 2

What does Christopher Columbus translate to in Spanish?

Answer 2

Cristoforo Columbo

Question 3

“Columbus eagerly devoured tales of fan Italian trader named __________ __________, who had traveled those paths two hundred years earlier, all the way to Cathay (now called China), where __________ met its leader, the Great Khan, and wrote of fabulous marvels and riches beyond counting.”

Answer 3

Marco Polo, Polo

Question 4

“Columbus next took his ideas to Spain, ruled by __________ __________ and __________ __________.”

Answer 4

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

Question 5

“Finally, at about 2:00 a.m. on October 12, the lookout on the Pinta cried out, ‘Tierra! Tierra!’—Land! Land!” What time and day did they arrive on land?

Answer 5

About 2:00 a.m. on October 12.

Question 6

Visiting Ireland, he saw a rude boat drift into a harbor from out of the wide western waters. In the boat lay two dead people—“_____________________.”

Answer 6

A man and a woman of extraordinary appearance.

Question 7

“The other sailors gazed at the sky, but they also stole glances at their captain. ‘_________________,’ he called himself, but they didn’t completely trust him.” What did Christopher Columbus call himself?

Answer 7

“Admiral of the Ocean Sea”