Christopher Columbus Flashcards
1
Q
What year and where was Christopher Columbus born?
A
1451, Italy
2
Q
What year did Christopher Columbus die?
A
1506
3
Q
When did Christopher Columbus become a sailor?
A
At an early age
4
Q
Who were Christopher Columbus’ sponsors?
A
The king and queen of Spain (took him 13 years to find a sponsor)
5
Q
What were Christopher Columbus’ motives?
A
To find a faster ocean route to Asia as India for gold and spices
To prove the earth is round
6
Q
What were the dates of his exploration?
A
1492-1506
7
Q
What was his route of exploration?
A
From Spain across Atlantic Ocean to San Salvador to Cuba and the Bahamas
8
Q
What was his impact on the world?
A
- Unaware that he linked the old world with the new world and the beginning of the age of exploration
- Claimed the Indies islands for Spain
- Captured Indians as prisoners and made them slaves. Many Explorers continued this behavior
