America Discovered Review

Grade 5.1.1.6

Review Questions

1. What year did Columbus sail west?

2. How many ships did Columbus take on his voyage?

3. What were the names of the ships Columbus took on his voyage?

4. Where did Columbus first come ashore in 1492?

5. What name did Columbus give to the island where he first came ashore?

6. What were some of the items that Columbus brought back to the court of Spain?

7. How many voyages did Columbus complete in all?

8. What were some of the islands Columbus discovered along with the continent of South America?

9. When did Columbus die?

10.Who was the Italian navigator who realized that South America was not part of Asia?