COLUMBUS’ VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY Flashcards
Which country financed Columbus’ voyages and why?
Spain; to spread Christianity, to ‘outdo’ their rival Portugal, to acquire new lands, to find riches and to acquire spices
Who were the King and Queen of Spain?
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand
How many ships was Columbus given for the first voyage?
Three
What were the names of Columbus’ three ships?
The Santa Maria, Nina and Pinta
Which ship’s rudder broke on the first voyage?
The Pinta
Who made up the crew for Columbus’ Flagship?
Prisoners
On what date did Columbus’ land on San Salvador?
12th October, 1492
Who was the first to spot land in the ‘New World’?
Rodrigo de Triana
What symbolic instrument was used to claim San Salvador in the name of Spain?
The Spanish Flag
Which symbolic item was brought by Columbus to represent the spread of Christianity in the new land?
The Cross
Which ship was wrecked on Christmas morning?
Santa Maria
How did Columbus communicate with the Lucayan, Arawaks?
Hand Gestures and Mimes
Which of Columbus’ ship deserted the fleet and went off in search for gold?
Pinta
Which group of Indians did Columbus meet on San Salvador?
The Lucayans
What was the name of the first European settlement to be built in the New World?
La Navidad
