02- Where the birds led Flashcards
Why did the sailors not trust the captain?
Because they have been sailing and haven’t seen land for too long.
Why was Christopher columbus fixated on Italian trader Marco polo?
Because he traveled to China and Great Khan told him tales about riches and marvels.
Who were the rulers of spain at the time?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
What did Christopher Columbus see when he was visiting irland?
A boat with two dead people, A man and a women
Who sailed around africa’s southern trip into the indian ocean in 1488?
Bartolomeu Dias
Why was King John unimpressed with Christopher columbus?
Because there was nothing impressive in the western route columbas had notioned.
Who set out with Columbus in command?
Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria.
What day did Columbus find the land
October 12,
Where did the Europeans get there silk, spices, and luxuries from?
Asia
When daylight came what did a boy do?
He would singer prayers to bless the light and day, and the holy cross.
What did columbus say was different in america from day to night?
The trees
American indians where astonished by the _______ Europeans brought with them.
horses and dogs
What fruits and vegtebles where brout to america by the colonist?
lemons, oranges, bananas,
figs, melons, radishes, and onions.
Who started to feel ill after arriving to central america?
Francisco de Eguia
What disease started to wipe out the indians
smallpox
