(p. 134) Voyages of Columbus Unit 2 Chapter 4 Lesson 1

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Who were the native people of the Bahamas discovered by Columbus whom he called "Indians?"

Nina, Pinta & Santa Maria

What were the names of the 3 ships sailed by Columbus?

1. Oct. 12, 1492 2. Pinta

1. What was the date Columbus' ships spotted land? 2. Which ship spotted land?

1. It showed Europeans the way to the Americas.

1. What was the impact of Columbus' voyages?

He was among one of the first to map the voyage to the Amerias in seach of land and riches

2. What was one of Columbus first thing to do?

Amerigo Vespucci

Who was the first to call America "A New World," and America is also named after him?

Bahama Islands

Island group in the West Indies southeast of Florida.

West Indies

Islands between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, extending from Florida in N. America to Venezuela in S. America.

Christopher Columbus

Italian born explorer who sailed to the Americas in 1492. He was the first European to establish lasting contact between Europe and the Americas.

Amerigo Vespucci

Italian born navigator who sailed along the eastern coast of S. America in 1501.

expedition

Journey made for a special purpose.

King Ferdinand

KIng of Spain who agreed to finance Christopher Columbus' expedition to the Americas in 1492.

Columbian Exchange

Movement of people, animals, plants, diseases, and ways of life between the Eastern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere following the voyages of Columbus.

1. They were forced to work on large farms growing sugar cane and other crops for Spanish profits and; 2. forced to follow Christian religion and give up their own beliefs.

Name 2 ways the Native peoples way of life was changed?

Disease such as smallpox and measles to the American Indians.

What did the Europeans bring to the Americas that was not good or "deadly?"

Horses, cattle, sheep & pigs

What did the Europeans bring to the Western Hemisphere?

Corn, potatoes, tomatoes, cocoa, & beans

What new food did the people in the Eastern Hemisphere enjoy from America?

Ferdinand Magellan

Portuguese born explorer who led the first expedition around the world. (1519-1522) (ended without him because he was killed during the voyage).

Queen Isabella

Queen of Spain who agreed to finance Christopher Columbus's expedition to the Americas in 1492.

colony

Settlement far from the country that rules it.

Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Spanish born explorer who was the first European to reach the eastern shore of the Pacific Ocean.

He was searching for a better way to reach the Indies(which were part of Asia rich in gold, spices, and other goods).

What was Columbus searching for when he left Spain?

He took 17 ships with settlers, animals, supplies, whose purpose was to start a colony to make a profit for Spaiin.

What was the purpose of Columbus' 2nd expedition in 1493?


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