Columbus Flashcards
1
Q
Where did Columbus want to go originally?
A
China and Southeast Asia.
2
Q
Who payed for Columbus’s trip?
A
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain
3
Q
Why did Columbus want to go on the trip?
A
He was hoping to find gold and trade routes. He was also very religious and wanted to convert people to Christianity
4
Q
When did Columbus set sail?
A
August 3, 1492
5
Q
What were the three ships called?
A
The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.
6
Q
When was land spotted?
A
October 12, 1492
7
Q
Where did Columbus land, and what did he name it?
A
In the Bahamas and he named the island San Salvador.
8
Q
How many Indians on Haiti died?
A
250,000.
