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Christopher Columbus

Discover the life, voyages, and legacy of Christopher Columbus from 1451 to 1506. Find out why he sailed across the Atlantic Ocean, his journey, fun facts, quotes, and the result of his historic voyage. Explore his motivations and achievements in this informative guide.

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Christopher Columbus

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  1. Christopher Columbus By Adrienne Jenkins and Katlyn Bradley

  2. Lifespan of Christopher Columbus • Columbus’s lifespan was from 1451 to 1506. • Columbus’s birthday was Oct. 31. • He died May 20, 1506.

  3. Columbus’s voyage • Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic ocean. • Christopher Columbusmade four voyages to the New World

  4. This is the voyage that Columbus and his crew took.

  5. Why Columbus went on his voyage. • Columbus went on his voyage because he wanted to find a better way to get to India. Without going on land.

  6. Columbus’s journey • Columbus sailed almost all over the world in 1492. • He stopped in North America thinking that he sailed all around the world. • He set sail with three ships.

  7. Fun Facts!!! • Christopher Columbus Is Not the Explorer’s Real Name • He had a brother named Bartolomeo. • He had a son named Diego. • Columbus Was a Believer Of the ‘Myth Of The Flat Earth’

  8. Quotes “You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” Christopher Columbus “You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore” Christopher Columbus “The world is round.” Christopher Columbus!

  9. The result of Columbus’s voyage. • The result of Columbus’s voyage was that he discovered a new land.

  10. Bibliography • http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_did_Christopher_Columbus_sail_across_the_Atlantic_ocean • http://www.free-extras.com/search/1/atlantic+ocean. Htm • http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/47901.Christopher_Columbus • http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/c/christopher_columbus.html

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