Christopher Columbus Finds A New World Flashcards
What did people believe about the shape of the Earth before Columbus’s journey?
Some people thought the Earth was flat
What were some fears associated with sailing too far north?
Freezing to death and encountering sea monsters
What did medieval maps depict regarding sea travel?
Great sea monsters eating up ships
Who was Christopher Columbus?
A sailor who wanted to discover more about the world
What was Columbus’s idea for reaching the East?
Sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean
What did Columbus hope to find by sailing west?
Spices and other luxuries
Which countries did Columbus approach for funding before Spain?
Portugal, England, and France
Who ultimately provided funding for Columbus’s voyage?
Queen Isabella of Spain
What were the names of Columbus’s three ships?
Pinta, Niña, and Santa Maria
When did Columbus set sail on his expedition?
August 3rd, 1492
What did Columbus’s crew worry about during the voyage?
Dying of thirst and not being able to return home
What significant event occurred at 2 a.m. on October 12th?
A man on the Pinta cried, ‘Land! Land!’
What reward was offered for the first person to spot land?
Ten pounds a year for life
What name did Columbus give to the island he first landed on?
San Salvador
Who realized that Columbus had found a ‘new world’?
Amerigo Vespucci
What name did a German mapmaker give to the new continent?
America
Fill in the blank: Christopher Columbus set sail in _______ 1492.
August
True or False: Columbus received immediate recognition and riches upon discovering the new world.
False
What year did Columbus make his voyage?
1492
What did Columbus mistakenly believe he had found?
A new route to India
What name do we still use for the islands Columbus found?
The West Indies
What ship did Columbus return to Spain on?
The Nina
What happened to Columbus’s ship, the Santa Maria?
It was wrecked on Christmas Day
What title was given to Columbus by the King and Queen of Spain?
Admiral of the Ocean Sea
What items did Columbus bring back to Spain from his voyage?
- Indians
- Parrots
- Lumps of gold
- Spears
- Cotton
- Wood
How many more journeys did Columbus make across the Atlantic after his first voyage?
Three more journeys
Where did Columbus land on one of his later journeys?
South America
What misconception did Columbus hold until his death?
He believed he had found a new route to the East
What is Columbus Day and when is it celebrated in the US?
A holiday on 12th October, celebrated in 10 US states
What objections do Native American activists have regarding Columbus?
His expeditions led to colonization and genocide of their ancestors
What significant event occurred in 2020 related to Columbus statues?
Several statues were removed amidst the Black Lives Matter protests
