Instructions
Read the information below about Christopher Columbus and then answer the questions that follow.
Christopher Columbus was an explorer who sailed from Spain in 1492. He is famous for his four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, which led to the discovery of the Americas. Columbus believed he could find a new route to Asia by sailing west. Although he didn’t actually reach Asia, his journeys opened up a pathway for European exploration and colonization of the Americas.
Answer the questions below:
1. In what year did Christopher Columbus set sail on his first voyage?
2. How many voyages did Columbus make across the Atlantic Ocean?
3. What was Columbus hoping to find by sailing west?
4. Explain why Columbus is an important figure in history. Use a few sentences to describe his impact.
5. Draw a picture of a ship like the one Columbus used on his voyages!