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Christopher Columbus: Explorer of the New World

Discover the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus, the famous explorer who represented Spain on his four historic journeys, seeking trade routes to India. Learn about his ships, family, and the lands he visited, including the American continents. Uncover interesting facts about Columbus and his legacy, including his religious beliefs and the mysteries surrounding his remains.

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Christopher Columbus: Explorer of the New World

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  1. Christopher Columbus Presented By: Kimberly Edelmann and Allison McGhee

  2. Christopher’s Life • Born: 1451, Genoa • Died: May 20, 1506 Valladolid • Full Name: Cristoforo Columbo • Children: Diego Colon, Ferdinand Columbus • Parents: Susanna Fontanarossa, Domenico Columbo • Siblings: Bartholomew Columbus, Giacomo Columbus, Bianchinetta Columbis, Giovanna Pellegrino Culumbus.

  3. Represented Country • Christopher Columbus was hoping to find some trade routes to India. • The Country Columbus represented was Spain.

  4. Voyages • Christopher Columbus had 4 voyages. • The First Voyage he went to southern Spain on August 3, 1492. • The Second Voyage, he hoped to land in Hispaniola March of 1493. • The Third Voyage was to The New World on May 30, 1498 to October, 1500. • The Fourth Voyage was to also to The New World.

  5. Columbus’ Ships • The Nina • The Pinta • The Santa Maria

  6. Why did Columbus go on his four voyages? • Christopher went on his four voyages to find another route to Asia.

  7. The parts of the World Columbus traveled, • The American Continents. • Hispaniola • The European colonization of what became The New World.

  8. Facts about Columbus • Half of his Voyages ended in disaster. • He was very religious. • He never believed he had found The New World. • No one really knows where his remains are.

  9. Websites we used • Google: Christopher Columbus Timeline Christopher Columbus Parents Columbus Biography • Answers.com • Wikipedia

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