Christopher Columbas-Spanish Explorer Flashcards
How did he come up with his theory?
What was it called?
The a Enterprise of the indies
Columbas was an experienced sailor and had studied maps
Why represent Spain?
He moved to Portugal and lived there, but Portuguese wouldn’t sponsor him, hey wanted the Africa route
He moved to Spain and looked for patrons there
Who were Christopher Columbas’ patrons?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
Why did the Spanish King and queen sponsor him?
They wanted to beat the Portuguese to Asia
They wanted to spread Christianity
When did Columbas leave Spain?
He left Palos, Spain 3 August 1492
Which boat did he sail on from how many boats?
He sailed on the Santa Maria out of the other Niña and the Pinta
How many men did Columbas have
90
Where did he go first?
When did he leave?
Went to the Canary Islands for repairs and provisions
Then left 6 September 1492
When +where was land spotted?
What was this land called?
Land was spotted on the Pinta 12 October 1492
Named ‘San Salvador-Our saviour’
What happened after San Salvador?
San Salvador-> Cuba-> Hispañola (Santa Maria hit 25/12, Columbas changed to Niña)-> Portugal (March 1493)-> Spain
Describe Columbas’ 2nd journey
- brought 17 ships
* found loads of gold at Hispaniola
Describe Columbas 3rd journey
- he argued with King Ferdinand’s Governor General
* sent home in chains
Describe Columbas’ 4th jouney
- The King’s Governor General wouldn’t listen to Columbas
* 24 ships lost to a hurricane
Want happened after his fourth journey?
- returned to Spain 1504
- became very ill
- died at Valladolid in 1506
Birthdate -death date
Birth place-dathplace
1451-1506
Genoa-Valladolid
