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Flashcards on Christopher Columbus' first voyage
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When did Christopher Columbus embark on his first voyage?
1492
Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' first voyage?
Spain
What was the name of Christopher Columbus' flagship on his first voyage?
Santa Maria
Who was the captain of the Santa Maria during Christopher Columbus' first voyage?
Christopher Columbus
Which Caribbean island did Christopher Columbus first land on during his first voyage?
San Salvador
What were the names of the other two ships in Christopher Columbus' first voyage?
Niña and Pinta
Who funded Christopher Columbus' first voyage?
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand
How many crew members were on board Christopher Columbus' ships during his first voyage?
about 90
What was Christopher Columbus' initial goal during his first voyage?
to find a westward route to Asia
Did Christopher Columbus reach Asia during his first voyage?
No
What did Christopher Columbus name the people he encountered on his first voyage?
Indians
Why did Christopher Columbus name the first island he encountered 'San Salvador'?
in honor of the Holy Savior
What did Christopher Columbus claim the land he discovered for?
Spain
How long did Christopher Columbus' first voyage last?
about 33 days
What was the reaction in Europe to Christopher Columbus' discovery?
It sparked great interest and led to subsequent voyages and the colonization of the Americas.
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Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' first voyage?
England
Spain
Portugal
France
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When did Christopher Columbus embark on his first voyage?
1498
1492
1501
1452
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What was the name of the flagship on Christopher Columbus' first voyage?
Santa Barbara
Santa Maria
Santa Isabella
Santa Catalina
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Who funded Christopher Columbus' first voyage?
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand
Queen Elizabeth I
Pope Alexander VI
Christopher Columbus himself
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Which Caribbean island did Christopher Columbus first land on during his first voyage?
San Salvador
Jamaica
Hispaniola
Cuba
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What were the names of the other two ships in Christopher Columbus' first voyage?
Nina and Pinto
Niña and Pinta
Santa Clara and Santiago
Maria and Catalina
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What was Christopher Columbus' initial goal during his first voyage?
To find a westward route to Europe
To find a westward route to Asia
To explore Africa's west coast
To conquer the Aztec Empire
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Did Christopher Columbus reach Asia during his first voyage?
No
Yes
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Why did Christopher Columbus name the first island he encountered 'San Salvador'?
To honor his patron Saint Christopher
In honor of the Holy Savior
To pay tribute to Queen Isabella
To symbolize a new beginning
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How long did Christopher Columbus' first voyage last?
about 50 days
about 33 days
about 75 days
about 20 days
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