Flashcards in Christopher Columbus And John Smith Deck (34)
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Men who rob from ships
Pirates
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A group that travels together, ecspecially through the desert
Caravan
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A long trip across the sea or ocean
Voyage
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The explorer who found the new world while searching for a sea route to the indies
Christopher columbus
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The king and queen of Spain who provided Columbus with the necessary ships and money for his voyage.
King Ferdinand and queen Isabella
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What were the names of Columbus's three ships
Nina, pinta, Santa Maria
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What did the people in Europe call the rest of the world?
Sea of darkness
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What did Christopher's parents expect him to be?
A weaver
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Where did Christopher Columbus grow up?
Genoa, Italy
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What stopped Columbus's ship from sailing to England?
Pirates
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Which countries were part of the Indies?
India, China, Japan, spice Islands
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What title was Columbus given?
Admiral of the Ocean Sea
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Why were Spanish sailors afraid to become part of Columbus's crew?
They didn't know and trust him. They were afraid.
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What country did the king and queen that helped Columbus rule?
Spain
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What did Columbus name the island he first landed on?
San salvador
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What does San Salvador mean?
Holy Savior.
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What did Columbus call the people on the island he landed on?
Indians
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Did Christopher Columbus find a way to the Indies?
No
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A distant land that has been settled and is governed by another country
Colony
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A person who has settled a colony
Cclonist
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A person who goes to battle
Warrior
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A person who seeks adventure
Adventurer
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The leader of Jamestown
John Smith
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The chief of many Indian chiefs
Powhatan
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The Indian princess who saved John's life
Pocahontas
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What did people call the islands Columbus discovers?
West Indies
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Which English king became interested in starting a colony in the New World?
King James I
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What was the first successful English settlement in the New World
Jamestown
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When do we celebrate Columbus Day?
On or around October 12
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What 3 English ships sailed to the New World?
Susan Constan, Godspeed, Discovery
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What sickness did they face in Jamestown?
Malaria
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In what shape did the settler's of this first colony build their fort?
Triangle
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What important new rule did John Smith make for Jamestown?
If you don't work, you don't eat
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