1.  Name the man in the picture. ___________________________

2. What were the names of Columbus' ships? ________________

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3.  When did Columbus start his first voyage?  ______________

4.  According to the maps on this site, did Columbus see America on his first voyage? ______

5.  Where did he go on his first voyage? (look at maps for answers.) ______________

6.  When was Christopher Columbus Born?  _______  

      When did he die?  __________

7.  Why did Columbus go on his journey? ____________________

8.  Who gave money to Columbus to help him with his voyage?              __________________