Christopher Columbus Flashcards
West
Columbus thought that if he could sail West, he would find the Spice Islands.
90 men
The amount of crew Columbus had on his trip West.
Genoa
Where Columbus was born in 1452
30 days
The amount of days at see without seeing land
The Nina, Santa Maria, the Pinta.
Columbus’ 3 ships he set sail with.
San Salvador
The first island Columbus came across in America.
Canary Islands
Where Columbus stopped to take supplies and repairs while heading West.
Martin Pinzon
The captain of Columbus’ voyage.
Mutiny
The crew was planning to murder Columbus because he wouldn’t turn back.
Cuba and Hispaniola
The he other day islands Columbus discovered on his voyage.
Goods and products.
Columbus brought back lots of things that Europe had never Seen before. The things he brought back were potatoes,tobacco,coco beans and pineapples.
Valladolid
Where Columbus passed away in 1506.
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
The King and queen who accepted Columbus’ proposal. They were the king and queen of Spain.
