Key Words~Christopher Columbus + Consequences Of Exploration Flashcards
How many ships did Columbus have?
Three. Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria.
Sponsors
People who found a voyage of exploration.
Eg: King Ferdinand/ Queen Isabella.
Why did Columbus stop at The Canary Islands?
To fix repairs and gather supplies.
What did Columbus call the first island he explored?
San Salvador
What did Columbus call the natives and why?
He called them “Indians” as he thought he had reached India.
What was Columbus’ 1st voyage called?
The Enterprise of the Indies.
What happened on Christmas day?
The Santa Maria struck a rock in Hispaniola and had to be abandoned.
What goods did Christopher Columbus bring back?
He brought back pineapples, turkeys, tobacco and hammocks.
What happened on his third voyage?
He had a quarrel with the Governor of Hispaniola and returned his voyage in chains.
