Christopher columbus
Download as pptx, pdf3 likes4,184 views
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer, navigator and colonizer born in 1451 in Genoa, Italy. He made four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, discovering several islands in the Caribbean and South and Central America for Spain. His first voyage in 1492 resulted in the discovery of the Americas, including landing in The Bahamas and exploring Cuba and Hispaniola. Columbus continued exploring the Americas on three subsequent voyages, mapping much of the region. He died in 1506 in Spain after being stranded in Jamaica during his final voyage.
1 of 14
Downloaded 45 times
Ad
Recommended
Christopher columbus
Christopher columbusrainybops
油
Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in Italy. In 1492, as an explorer seeking a route to India, he sailed across the Atlantic Ocean with three ships and approximately 90 crew members under the sponsorship of the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. Upon landing in the Caribbean islands, Columbus mistakenly believed he had reached Asia and called the indigenous peoples "Indians," establishing the misnomer that persisted for their identification.Short presentation about France
Short presentation about France Dawood ,,,
油
France, a semi-presidential republic with Paris as its capital, is the largest country in Western Europe and has a population of approximately 67 million. The country showcases a diverse climate and culture, famed for its cuisine, music, and sports, notably football. French is the official language, and the government emphasizes communication in French while promoting sports and regional festivals.French ppt
French pptGlobal Ties Akron
油
This document provides an overview of France, including its geography, demographics, history, culture, politics, and economy. Some key facts: France has a population of 66 million people and its capital and largest city is Paris. The official language is French and the dominant religion is Christianity. Historically significant events include the Roman conquest in the 1st century BC and the French Revolution in 1789. Popular landmarks include the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. The country has a constitutional republic government led by President Francois Hollande. Traditional French sports, costumes, and foods are also described.The Seven Years War
The Seven Years Warwilliam_via
油
The Seven Years War was a global conflict between 1756 and 1763 that involved most of the great powers of the time. It began with a struggle between Prussia and Austria over the province of Silesia, leading to a diplomatic revolution where old alliances broke down and new ones formed. Britain and Prussia allied against France, Austria, Russia, and Sweden. Though Frederick the Great of Prussia initially achieved success on the continent, the tide turned against Prussia and Britain's victories in North America and India helped secure an eventual peace favorable to their interests with territorial gains.Christopher Columbus
Christopher ColumbusDonnachaGriffin
油
Christopher Columbus was a famous 15th century explorer. In 1492, he sailed from Europe across the Atlantic Ocean, hoping to reach China but instead landing in the Bahamas, becoming the first European to discover the Americas. Though he did not know it, Vikings and indigenous people had already inhabited the lands he explored.The columbian exchange
The columbian exchangeNexus Strategic Partnerships
油
The Columbian Exchange refers to the significant transfer of crops, livestock, ideas, and diseases between the Old World and New World following Columbus's voyage in 1492. This exchange led to major demographic and agricultural changes, with the introduction of crops like potatoes and sugarcane boosting populations and economies in the Old World while devastating Native American populations through introduced diseases. Additionally, it spurred large-scale migrations and the transatlantic slave trade due to labor demands in the Americas.Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbuslolaceituno
油
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who made four voyages between Spain and the Americas between 1492 and 1503. These voyages marked the beginning of European colonization of the Americas. Columbus wrongly estimated the distance between Europe and Asia and believed he had reached Asia when he landed in the Bahamas, not realizing he had discovered a new continent. While Columbus opened the door for European colonization, he faced increasing difficulties governing the colonies and was imprisoned for a year due to accusations of tyrannical rule before returning to Spain, where he died still convinced he had reached Asia.Christopher columbus
Christopher columbusslideruben
油
Christopher Columbus made four trips to the Caribbean and South America between 1492 and 1504 in an attempt to find a route to India to trade for spices. On his first trip in 1492, Columbus led an expedition of three ships and landed on an island he named San Salvador. Columbus established a colony on Hispaniola during his second trip in 1493-1496 and explored Cuba and other islands. During his third trip from 1498-1500, Columbus explored South America, becoming the first European since the Vikings to reach the mainland of North America. Columbus's fourth and final trip from 1502-1504 took him to Central America and Jamaica before he returned to Spain.Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbusbeatusest
油
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who lived from 1451 to 1506. He wanted to find a new route to Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1492, he embarked on his first voyage funded by the Spanish monarchy and discovered several islands in the Bahamas which he believed were in Asia but were actually the Caribbean. Over subsequent voyages, he explored more islands in the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America, though he never realized he had found a new continent. He died in Spain in 1506 still believing he had reached Asia.Christopher Columbus
Christopher ColumbusBryan Toth
油
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who sought to find a western sea route to Asia, with funding from the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. On August 3rd, 1492, Columbus departed from Spain with three ships and arrived in the Bahamas on October 12th, believing he had reached Asia. He encountered the indigenous Ta鱈no people, explored several islands including Cuba and Hispaniola, and kidnapped some natives before returning to Spain. His voyage marked the beginning of widespread contact between Europeans and the peoples of the Americas.Powerpoint presentation 1 Christopher Columbus
Powerpoint presentation 1 Christopher ColumbusEric Cieslinski
油
Christopher Columbus was born in Italy in 1451 and grew up in a merchant family. He became interested in sailing as a teenager and made many voyages to Africa and Asia, gaining knowledge of ocean currents and trade routes. In 1492, Columbus received funding from the Spanish monarchs to sail west in search of a route to Asia. On his first voyage, he landed in the Bahamas instead of Asia, believing he had reached India. He established a settlement and returned to Spain with goods and native captives. His voyages opened the Americas to European colonization but had disastrous effects on native populations through disease, violence and exploitation. Columbus died in 1506 still believing he had reached Asia.Christopher Columbus Enrichment Book
Christopher Columbus Enrichment BookRobert Garren
油
Columbus set sail from Spain in 1492 with the goal of reaching Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic. After over two months at sea, land was spotted on October 12, 1492, though it was not Asia but a Bahamian island. Columbus made three subsequent voyages, exploring and establishing colonies in the Caribbean and along the Central and South American coasts. However, he never found the riches he promised and died disgraced, though he had succeeded in opening the door for European exploration and colonization of the Americas.Columbus' voyages
Columbus' voyagesConeyhame
油
Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, sought funding from Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain for an expedition to reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. Columbus led three ships and 90 sailors on the voyage, landing in the Bahamas and believing he had reached Asia, naming the islands San Salvador. Upon his return to Spain, he led two more voyages to the Americas in 1493 and 1498, establishing settlements and exploring the Caribbean and South America. Though he never realized he had discovered a new continent, Columbus made four voyages of exploration that opened the door for European colonization of the Americas.Columbus - Discovery of America - Geography - Year 5
Columbus - Discovery of America - Geography - Year 5Gesa Maren Schmidt
油
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, hoping to find a western route to Asia. He landed in the Bahamas, believing he had reached Asia, and proceeded to explore other islands in the Caribbean. Upon returning to Spain, he received a hero's welcome, having brought knowledge of a "New World" across the ocean. However, conflicts arose regarding his treatment of the native populations and he faced accusations of mismanagement, eventually losing favor with the Spanish monarchs.Who Really Discovered America?
Who Really Discovered America?Anne Agard
油
While Christopher Columbus is often credited as the discoverer of America, there is evidence that others reached the Americas before him, including the Vikings, Japanese, and Irish monk Saint Brendan. The Vikings may have established a settlement in present-day Newfoundland or Nova Scotia as early as 1000 AD. Some pottery fragments found in Ecuador date to 5000 years ago and suggest the Japanese may have sailed across the Pacific. An Irish text describes a voyage by Saint Brendan in the 6th century that may have reached Newfoundland. Ultimately, the Native Americans who crossed the Bering Strait over 10,000 years ago were likely the first to discover America.Columbus
Columbusdcyear5
油
Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in Genoa, Italy. He believed the world was round and proposed sailing west to reach Asia, hoping to find a trade route for spices. In 1492, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain funded Columbus' expedition, providing him with three ships: the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. On October 12, 1492, Columbus landed in the Bahamas, believing he had reached Asia, but had actually discovered the Americas. Over his four voyages, Columbus explored the Caribbean islands and parts of Central and South America, claiming the lands for Spain. Columbus died in 1506, still believing he had reached Asia.Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespuccigueste33220
油
Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer, navigator and cartographer born in Florence, Italy in 1451. He made four voyages to the New World between 1497-1503, exploring the coasts of South America and realizing that the lands discovered were not Asia but a "New World." Although Vespucci did not discover America, the continents were named after him when a map published in 1507 referred to the lands as the Americas. Vespucci advanced navigation, cartography and astronomy through his accurate calculations and by sharing his findings with other scholars.Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbusbeatusest2
油
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who lived from 1451 to 1506. He wanted to find a new route to Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1492, he embarked on his first voyage, sailing west and eventually discovering several islands in the Caribbean including San Salvador and Cuba, believing he had reached Asia. Over subsequent voyages from 1493 to 1502, he explored more islands in the Caribbean and coastal regions of South and Central America, though he never realized he had discovered a new continent.Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespuccipipakoo
油
Amerigo Vespucci, born on March 9, 1454, was an Italian navigator and cartographer who undertook several voyages to the New World between 1497 and 1504. His explorations aimed to find new trade routes to Asia and to claim territories for Spain and Portugal, but he did not discover America, as that was achieved by Christopher Columbus in 1492. Vespucci's contributions included mapping parts of South America and celestial navigation points, although details of his fourth voyage remain unclear.Ap age of exploration powerpoint
Ap age of exploration powerpointVasili K Andrews
油
The document discusses the Age of Exploration beginning in the 1400s in Europe. Demand for goods from Asia was high, driving European powers like Portugal and Spain to seek new trade routes and lands. Technological advances in navigation helped explorers like da Gama and Columbus reach Asia and the Americas. Their voyages led to colonization of the Americas and establishment of European empires, bringing profound changes through encounters with native peoples and the slave trade.Francis drake
Francis drakeguestdf3e905
油
Francis Drake was an English explorer and seafarer born in 1543 in Tavistock, Devonshire. He came from a modest family and had no formal education. Drake made several voyages representing England in the 1570s and led the first English expedition to circumnavigate the globe between 1577-1580. He attacked Spanish ships and ports, and successfully raided the Spanish port of Cadiz in 1587. Drake died of dysentery in 1596 while on a raiding voyage with John Hawkins off the coast of Panama.The discovery of america
The discovery of americaVictoria Naumovets
油
North and South America were discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492. Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy but lived in Spain, where he convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to fund his expedition. In August 1492, Columbus set sail from Spain with three ships - the Ni単a, Pinta, and Santa Maria - and arrived in the Bahamas after over a month at sea, believing he had found a new route to Asia but had actually discovered the Americas. He claimed the land for Spain and named the native peoples "Indians," establishing the permanent European presence in the Western Hemisphere.John Cabot
John CabotBrent Daigle, Ph.D.
油
John Cabot was an Italian merchant sailor who moved to England in the late 15th century. In 1497, sponsored by England, Cabot sailed west on the ship Matthew with the goal of finding a western route to Asia, but instead landed somewhere along the coast of eastern Canada, though the exact location is disputed. Cabot brought back knowledge of new fishing grounds that were valuable to England and helped mapmakers improve their world maps, though Cabot and his subsequent voyage disappeared without a trace.Sir francis drake
Sir francis drakesdembowski
油
Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer and sailor who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. He was born in England in 1540 and grew up at sea as the son of a farmer and preacher. Throughout his career, Drake attacked Spanish settlements and destroyed Spanish ships under orders from the Queen of England. He explored areas across Europe, South America, North America, Asia, Africa, and returned to Europe after becoming the first to sail around the entire world. Drake died on his 56th birthday in 1596.Henry hudson
Henry hudsonsdembowski
油
Henry Hudson was an English explorer born in London in the 1560s who made multiple voyages trying to find the Northwest Passage to Asia for England and the Netherlands. During his fourth voyage while searching for the passage, Hudson explored what is now known as Hudson Bay, Strait, and River before his crew mutinied and left him there in 1611, never to be seen again.Age of exploration ppt
Age of exploration pptWes Jackson
油
The Age of Exploration from the 1400s to 1700s saw European powers explore and colonize much of the world. Motivated by profits, glory, and religion, explorers such as da Gama, Columbus, and Cook expanded European navigation techniques and established trade routes and colonies globally. Key European powers like Portugal, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands sponsored explorers and used new colonial holdings to grow wealthy and powerful through trade and resource extraction. By the end of this period, Europe had vastly increased knowledge of geography and established global colonial empires.Explorers ppt
Explorers pptHeidi Sager
油
The document discusses the age of exploration, detailing motivations such as the pursuit of spices and riches, influential figures like Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, and significant technological advancements in navigation and shipbuilding. It highlights the roles of Portugal and Spain in early exploration, including the establishment of trade routes and the subsequent competition among European powers for new territories. Additionally, it touches upon the lasting effects of exploration on global trade and cultural interactions.Christopher columbus aoife gardnier 2 e
Christopher columbus aoife gardnier 2 eHistNCblog
油
Christopher Columbus made four voyages to the Americas between 1492 and 1504. On his first voyage in 1492, he landed on an island in the Bahamas, believing he had reached Asia, and proceeded to explore the Caribbean. Though he did not discover North America, his voyages led to the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas.Emilia D.6C Christopher Columbus for eTwinning project
Emilia D.6C Christopher Columbus for eTwinning projectAnna Sz.
油
Christopher Columbus (14511506) was an Italian explorer whose voyages linked Europe to the Americas, fundamentally changing world history. His expeditions led to the discovery of various islands in the Caribbean and initiated European colonization of the Americas, although controversies surround his legacy. Despite facing challenges and dying without full recognition, Columbus remains a pivotal figure in the history of exploration.More Related Content
What's hot (20)
Christopher columbus
Christopher columbusslideruben
油
Christopher Columbus made four trips to the Caribbean and South America between 1492 and 1504 in an attempt to find a route to India to trade for spices. On his first trip in 1492, Columbus led an expedition of three ships and landed on an island he named San Salvador. Columbus established a colony on Hispaniola during his second trip in 1493-1496 and explored Cuba and other islands. During his third trip from 1498-1500, Columbus explored South America, becoming the first European since the Vikings to reach the mainland of North America. Columbus's fourth and final trip from 1502-1504 took him to Central America and Jamaica before he returned to Spain.Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbusbeatusest
油
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who lived from 1451 to 1506. He wanted to find a new route to Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1492, he embarked on his first voyage funded by the Spanish monarchy and discovered several islands in the Bahamas which he believed were in Asia but were actually the Caribbean. Over subsequent voyages, he explored more islands in the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America, though he never realized he had found a new continent. He died in Spain in 1506 still believing he had reached Asia.Christopher Columbus
Christopher ColumbusBryan Toth
油
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who sought to find a western sea route to Asia, with funding from the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. On August 3rd, 1492, Columbus departed from Spain with three ships and arrived in the Bahamas on October 12th, believing he had reached Asia. He encountered the indigenous Ta鱈no people, explored several islands including Cuba and Hispaniola, and kidnapped some natives before returning to Spain. His voyage marked the beginning of widespread contact between Europeans and the peoples of the Americas.Powerpoint presentation 1 Christopher Columbus
Powerpoint presentation 1 Christopher ColumbusEric Cieslinski
油
Christopher Columbus was born in Italy in 1451 and grew up in a merchant family. He became interested in sailing as a teenager and made many voyages to Africa and Asia, gaining knowledge of ocean currents and trade routes. In 1492, Columbus received funding from the Spanish monarchs to sail west in search of a route to Asia. On his first voyage, he landed in the Bahamas instead of Asia, believing he had reached India. He established a settlement and returned to Spain with goods and native captives. His voyages opened the Americas to European colonization but had disastrous effects on native populations through disease, violence and exploitation. Columbus died in 1506 still believing he had reached Asia.Christopher Columbus Enrichment Book
Christopher Columbus Enrichment BookRobert Garren
油
Columbus set sail from Spain in 1492 with the goal of reaching Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic. After over two months at sea, land was spotted on October 12, 1492, though it was not Asia but a Bahamian island. Columbus made three subsequent voyages, exploring and establishing colonies in the Caribbean and along the Central and South American coasts. However, he never found the riches he promised and died disgraced, though he had succeeded in opening the door for European exploration and colonization of the Americas.Columbus' voyages
Columbus' voyagesConeyhame
油
Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, sought funding from Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain for an expedition to reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. Columbus led three ships and 90 sailors on the voyage, landing in the Bahamas and believing he had reached Asia, naming the islands San Salvador. Upon his return to Spain, he led two more voyages to the Americas in 1493 and 1498, establishing settlements and exploring the Caribbean and South America. Though he never realized he had discovered a new continent, Columbus made four voyages of exploration that opened the door for European colonization of the Americas.Columbus - Discovery of America - Geography - Year 5
Columbus - Discovery of America - Geography - Year 5Gesa Maren Schmidt
油
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, hoping to find a western route to Asia. He landed in the Bahamas, believing he had reached Asia, and proceeded to explore other islands in the Caribbean. Upon returning to Spain, he received a hero's welcome, having brought knowledge of a "New World" across the ocean. However, conflicts arose regarding his treatment of the native populations and he faced accusations of mismanagement, eventually losing favor with the Spanish monarchs.Who Really Discovered America?
Who Really Discovered America?Anne Agard
油
While Christopher Columbus is often credited as the discoverer of America, there is evidence that others reached the Americas before him, including the Vikings, Japanese, and Irish monk Saint Brendan. The Vikings may have established a settlement in present-day Newfoundland or Nova Scotia as early as 1000 AD. Some pottery fragments found in Ecuador date to 5000 years ago and suggest the Japanese may have sailed across the Pacific. An Irish text describes a voyage by Saint Brendan in the 6th century that may have reached Newfoundland. Ultimately, the Native Americans who crossed the Bering Strait over 10,000 years ago were likely the first to discover America.Columbus
Columbusdcyear5
油
Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in Genoa, Italy. He believed the world was round and proposed sailing west to reach Asia, hoping to find a trade route for spices. In 1492, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain funded Columbus' expedition, providing him with three ships: the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. On October 12, 1492, Columbus landed in the Bahamas, believing he had reached Asia, but had actually discovered the Americas. Over his four voyages, Columbus explored the Caribbean islands and parts of Central and South America, claiming the lands for Spain. Columbus died in 1506, still believing he had reached Asia.Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespuccigueste33220
油
Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer, navigator and cartographer born in Florence, Italy in 1451. He made four voyages to the New World between 1497-1503, exploring the coasts of South America and realizing that the lands discovered were not Asia but a "New World." Although Vespucci did not discover America, the continents were named after him when a map published in 1507 referred to the lands as the Americas. Vespucci advanced navigation, cartography and astronomy through his accurate calculations and by sharing his findings with other scholars.Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbusbeatusest2
油
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who lived from 1451 to 1506. He wanted to find a new route to Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1492, he embarked on his first voyage, sailing west and eventually discovering several islands in the Caribbean including San Salvador and Cuba, believing he had reached Asia. Over subsequent voyages from 1493 to 1502, he explored more islands in the Caribbean and coastal regions of South and Central America, though he never realized he had discovered a new continent.Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespuccipipakoo
油
Amerigo Vespucci, born on March 9, 1454, was an Italian navigator and cartographer who undertook several voyages to the New World between 1497 and 1504. His explorations aimed to find new trade routes to Asia and to claim territories for Spain and Portugal, but he did not discover America, as that was achieved by Christopher Columbus in 1492. Vespucci's contributions included mapping parts of South America and celestial navigation points, although details of his fourth voyage remain unclear.Ap age of exploration powerpoint
Ap age of exploration powerpointVasili K Andrews
油
The document discusses the Age of Exploration beginning in the 1400s in Europe. Demand for goods from Asia was high, driving European powers like Portugal and Spain to seek new trade routes and lands. Technological advances in navigation helped explorers like da Gama and Columbus reach Asia and the Americas. Their voyages led to colonization of the Americas and establishment of European empires, bringing profound changes through encounters with native peoples and the slave trade.Francis drake
Francis drakeguestdf3e905
油
Francis Drake was an English explorer and seafarer born in 1543 in Tavistock, Devonshire. He came from a modest family and had no formal education. Drake made several voyages representing England in the 1570s and led the first English expedition to circumnavigate the globe between 1577-1580. He attacked Spanish ships and ports, and successfully raided the Spanish port of Cadiz in 1587. Drake died of dysentery in 1596 while on a raiding voyage with John Hawkins off the coast of Panama.The discovery of america
The discovery of americaVictoria Naumovets
油
North and South America were discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492. Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy but lived in Spain, where he convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to fund his expedition. In August 1492, Columbus set sail from Spain with three ships - the Ni単a, Pinta, and Santa Maria - and arrived in the Bahamas after over a month at sea, believing he had found a new route to Asia but had actually discovered the Americas. He claimed the land for Spain and named the native peoples "Indians," establishing the permanent European presence in the Western Hemisphere.John Cabot
John CabotBrent Daigle, Ph.D.
油
John Cabot was an Italian merchant sailor who moved to England in the late 15th century. In 1497, sponsored by England, Cabot sailed west on the ship Matthew with the goal of finding a western route to Asia, but instead landed somewhere along the coast of eastern Canada, though the exact location is disputed. Cabot brought back knowledge of new fishing grounds that were valuable to England and helped mapmakers improve their world maps, though Cabot and his subsequent voyage disappeared without a trace.Sir francis drake
Sir francis drakesdembowski
油
Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer and sailor who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. He was born in England in 1540 and grew up at sea as the son of a farmer and preacher. Throughout his career, Drake attacked Spanish settlements and destroyed Spanish ships under orders from the Queen of England. He explored areas across Europe, South America, North America, Asia, Africa, and returned to Europe after becoming the first to sail around the entire world. Drake died on his 56th birthday in 1596.Henry hudson
Henry hudsonsdembowski
油
Henry Hudson was an English explorer born in London in the 1560s who made multiple voyages trying to find the Northwest Passage to Asia for England and the Netherlands. During his fourth voyage while searching for the passage, Hudson explored what is now known as Hudson Bay, Strait, and River before his crew mutinied and left him there in 1611, never to be seen again.Age of exploration ppt
Age of exploration pptWes Jackson
油
The Age of Exploration from the 1400s to 1700s saw European powers explore and colonize much of the world. Motivated by profits, glory, and religion, explorers such as da Gama, Columbus, and Cook expanded European navigation techniques and established trade routes and colonies globally. Key European powers like Portugal, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands sponsored explorers and used new colonial holdings to grow wealthy and powerful through trade and resource extraction. By the end of this period, Europe had vastly increased knowledge of geography and established global colonial empires.Explorers ppt
Explorers pptHeidi Sager
油
The document discusses the age of exploration, detailing motivations such as the pursuit of spices and riches, influential figures like Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, and significant technological advancements in navigation and shipbuilding. It highlights the roles of Portugal and Spain in early exploration, including the establishment of trade routes and the subsequent competition among European powers for new territories. Additionally, it touches upon the lasting effects of exploration on global trade and cultural interactions.Similar to Christopher columbus (20)
Christopher columbus aoife gardnier 2 e
Christopher columbus aoife gardnier 2 eHistNCblog
油
Christopher Columbus made four voyages to the Americas between 1492 and 1504. On his first voyage in 1492, he landed on an island in the Bahamas, believing he had reached Asia, and proceeded to explore the Caribbean. Though he did not discover North America, his voyages led to the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas.Emilia D.6C Christopher Columbus for eTwinning project
Emilia D.6C Christopher Columbus for eTwinning projectAnna Sz.
油
Christopher Columbus (14511506) was an Italian explorer whose voyages linked Europe to the Americas, fundamentally changing world history. His expeditions led to the discovery of various islands in the Caribbean and initiated European colonization of the Americas, although controversies surround his legacy. Despite facing challenges and dying without full recognition, Columbus remains a pivotal figure in the history of exploration.Cristobal colon
Cristobal colonantoniozamora
油
Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451 and had a passion for the sea from a young age. He moved to Portugal in the 1470s where he married and had a son before embarking on various maritime expeditions. Unable to secure support from Portugal, Columbus traveled to Spain where Queen Isabella of Castile backed an expedition to reach Asia by sailing west. On his first voyage in 1492, Columbus arrived at islands in the Bahamas and went on to explore Cuba and Hispaniola, believing he had found a route to Asia. Columbus made three subsequent voyages exploring the Caribbean and coast of Central America, still insisting he had reached Asia, before dying unaware he had discovered a newChristopher Colombus-Javier y albertA
Christopher Colombus-Javier y albertAantoniozamora
油
Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451 and had a passion for the sea from a young age. He moved to Portugal in the 1470s where he married and had a son before embarking on various maritime expeditions. Unable to secure support from Portugal, Columbus traveled to Spain where Queen Isabella of Castile backed an expedition to sail west to reach Asia. On his first voyage in 1492, Columbus arrived at islands in the Bahamas and went on to explore Cuba and Hispaniola, believing he had found a route to Asia. Columbus made three subsequent voyages exploring the Caribbean and coasts of Central and South America, though he died still believing he had reached Asia rather than aLauren Robinson's Christopher Columbus 5P Project
Lauren Robinson's Christopher Columbus 5P Projectlaurenrobinson98
油
Christopher Columbus made four voyages to the Americas between 1492 and 1504. While he was not the first European to reach the Americas, as Vikings had visited centuries earlier, his voyages opened the way for European colonization. The Columbian Exchange that resulted had major impacts, including the transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and people between the Old World and the Americas. Columbus faced controversies over his governance in the Americas and treatment of indigenous people, and died in 1506 in Spain.Christopher columbus
Christopher columbusFARIHAHOSSAIN10
油
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492 hoping to find a western route to Asia, but instead discovered what became known as the Americas. On his first voyage, Columbus established a settlement called Villa de la Navidad on present-day Hispaniola before returning to Spain with captives from the indigenous population. While Columbus made three subsequent voyages, he never realized he had found a "New World" and died believing he had reached Asia. His voyages opened the way for European colonization and trade with the Americas but also brought devastation to the native peoples through violence, disease, and exploitation.Colon first voyage
Colon first voyagepaula
油
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492 hoping to find a route to Asia but instead landed in the Bahamas, believing he had reached Asia. He made four voyages to the Caribbean and South America between 1492 and 1504, establishing permanent European colonies in the Americas. His voyages marked the beginning of centuries of exploration and colonization of the Americas by European powers.Abinash Baniya - 5p ppt project on columbus
Abinash Baniya - 5p ppt project on columbusAbinashBaniya1
油
Christopher Columbus made four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain between 1492 and 1502. While seeking a direct route to Asia, he instead encountered the Americas. His journeys marked the beginning of centuries of European colonization in the Americas. However, Columbus and his men also subjected the native inhabitants to violence and brutality, enslaving many and imposing forced labor policies. Today, Columbus remains a controversial figure who is both celebrated for initiating the Columbian Exchange and criticized for the devastating impacts on indigenous populations.Christopher columbus victoria keogh
Christopher columbus victoria keoghHistNCblog
油
Christopher Columbus embarked on four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean between 1492 and 1504. He was initially sponsored by the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella and set out to find a western route to Asia. On his first voyage in 1492, he landed in the Bahamas and believed he had reached Asia, naming the indigenous peoples "Indians." His voyages led to the European colonization of the Americas and the beginning of widespread contact between the Eastern and Western hemispheres.Christopher columbus victoria keogh
Christopher columbus victoria keoghHistNCblog
油
Christopher Columbus embarked on his voyages in the late 15th century to find a western trade route to Asia, driven by European desires for spices and gold. On his first voyage in 1492, Columbus landed in the Bahamas, believing he had reached Asia, and established a settlement on Hispaniola. His voyages opened the way for European colonization and exploration of the Americas. However, the native populations suffered greatly from European diseases and exploitation. Columbus's voyages expanded geographical and navigational knowledge and ultimately led to the naming of the lands he explored as the "New World."Columbus[1]
Columbus[1]M.P. Ossa
油
Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in Genoa, Italy. He married Felipa Perestre Moniz and had two sons, Diego and Ferdinand. Columbus made four voyages to the Americas between 1492 and 1502, exploring islands in the Bahamas and Caribbean, as well as the northeast coast of South America. He died in 1506 in Valladolid, Spain.Christopher Columbus Powerpoint
Christopher Columbus Powerpointembrodtrick
油
The document explores the life and contributions of Christopher Columbus, highlighting his voyages, the ships he used, and the impact of the Columbian Exchange that resulted from his explorations. It details his early life, motivations for exploration, and the effect of his journeys on both Europe and the Americas, including the introduction of new agriculture and diseases. It concludes with reflections on his legacy, including the celebration of Columbus Day and the mixed perceptions of his historical significance.history Presentation on Christopher Columbus.pptx
history Presentation on Christopher Columbus.pptxkashifAhmed648770
油
Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451 and became interested in navigation and exploration as a teenager. Though he had little formal education, he taught himself Latin, geography, and the Bible. Columbus believed he could reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic and proposed his voyage to King John II of Portugal and later Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain, who agreed to fund it. In 1492, Columbus set sail with three ships and landed in the Bahamas, believing he had reached Asia, though he had actually discovered the Americas. Over four voyages, he explored the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America but never realized he had found a new continent. Columbus died in 1506Trabalho de it叩lia powerpoint projecto comenius - ingl棚s
Trabalho de it叩lia powerpoint projecto comenius - ingl棚sritaleonor Clemente
油
Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in Genoa, Italy. In 1492, he sailed from Spain with three ships and arrived in the Bahamas on October 12th, believing he had reached Asia. He explored the islands of Haiti and Cuba before returning to Spain. In 1493, he returned to the West with 14 ships and 1500 people, discovering more islands including Puerto Rico and Martinique. Columbus made three more voyages, discovering more islands and parts of South America, though he died in 1506 still convinced he had reached Asia.Christopher Columbus projecto comenius - ingl棚s
Christopher Columbus projecto comenius - ingl棚sritaleonor Clemente
油
Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in Genoa, Italy. In 1492, he sailed from Spain with three ships and came upon land in the Bahamas, believing he had reached Asia. He explored the islands of Haiti and Cuba before returning to Spain. In 1493, he returned to the West with 14 ships and 1500 people, discovering more islands including Puerto Rico and Martinique. Though he never knew it, Columbus had in fact reached a "New World" and not Asia as he believed.3 Columbus Pt 2
3 Columbus Pt 2mrlarson
油
Columbus asked Spain for support to sail west to reach Asia, believing the Earth was smaller than calculated. In 1492, Queen Isabella agreed and outfitted Columbus with three ships: the Santa Maria, Pinta and Nina. After over two months at sea, land was spotted on October 12, 1492, though it was not Asia but a new continent. Columbus made four voyages between 1492-1504, establishing colonies and mapping much of the Caribbean and South America coastlines.Lexie christophercolumbus
Lexie christophercolumbustodspedding
油
Christopher Columbus made four voyages to the Americas between 1492 and 1504. His first voyage in 1492 resulted in the accidental discovery of the Bahamas and San Salvador island. On a second voyage, he explored and claimed Cuba for Spain. His third voyage led to the discovery of the island of Hispaniola. Columbus' voyages opened the door for continued European exploration and colonization in the Americas, fundamentally changing global geography and history.Taylors Explorer Report
Taylors Explorer ReportBrooke Young
油
Christopher Columbus Taylor's research report summarizes the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus. It outlines that Columbus was born in Italy in 1451, had little formal education but gained sailing experience, and made four voyages between 1492 and 1502, during which he discovered lands now known as North and South America and the Caribbean islands, though he died believing he had reached Asia. Columbus is remembered for opening trade and travel between Europe and the Americas.Christopher columbus
Christopher columbusKirsty Tay
油
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer born in 1451 who grew up dreaming of becoming a sailor. He was inspired by Marco Polo's travels to Asia and sought to find a western water route there in order to trade for spices and precious stones. Though initially denied funding, Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II of Spain eventually sponsored Columbus's expedition in 1492, providing him three ships and 90 men. After two months at sea, Columbus landed in the Bahamas, believing he had found a route to Asia but had actually discovered the Americas.EXPLORATION, EXPLOITATION, EXPANSION, The Momentous Journeys of Cristoforo Co...
EXPLORATION, EXPLOITATION, EXPANSION, The Momentous Journeys of Cristoforo Co...Maria Koonce
油
The document provides an overview of Christopher Columbus's life, including his various names, background, significant voyages to the New World, and eventual disgrace. It details his quests for royal support, his explorations, and the impact of his journeys on history, including the misidentification of America as Asia. The text also cites influential figures like Amerigo Vespucci and discusses the myths surrounding Columbus's legacy.Ad
Christopher columbus
- 1. Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)
- 2. Born: Before 31 October 1451 Genoa, Republic of Genoa, in present-day Italy
- 3. Name: Cristoforo Colombo Parents: Domenico Colombo Susanna Fontanarossa Nationality : Italian Religion: Roman Catholic
- 4. Spouses: Filipa Moniz Perestrelo Children: Diego & Fernando Education: University Of Pavia Occupation: Explorer, Navigator, and Colonizer
- 5. Childhood: Bartolomeo, Giovanni Pellegrino, and Giacomo were his brothers He also had a sister named Bianchinetta Columbus claims to have gone to the sea at the age of 10 He Worked in Fathers weaving business
- 6. Voyages of Christopher Columbus:
- 7. : His First Voyages was started on 3 August 1492 Three Ships They were called Nina, the Pinto, and The Santa Mario He discovered America in 12 October, 1 492 He also discovered Hispaniola and Cuba
- 8. : 2nd Voyages was in 24 September 1493 He sailed with 17 Ships Discovered a new island and named it Dominica That voyage seemed to be very successful
- 9. 3rd voyage was started on 30 May 1498 This time he had only six ships Discovered the continent of south America He also discovered Trinidad
- 10. : 4th and last voyages was on April 2, 1502 This time he had only four ships But the voyages was very fruitful He discovered central America Also discovered Honduras, Costa Rica and Panama
- 11. Stuck In Jamaica: Columbus ran into a Strom during his last voyage His ship were damaged He was Stuck in Jamaica for a year In 1504 he left from Spain for the last time
- 12. Died In 20 May 1506 Valladolid, Crown of Castile, in present day Spain