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                                              Christopher Columbus
                                                          Explorer
                                             Born 1451 - Died 1506

1.  How did Christopher Columbus help his father when he was young, and what was his
     dream?

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2.  Name four (4) reasons why Columbus wanted to make a sea voyage?

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3.  To whom did he appeal for financing, and how long did it take him to get it?

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4.  What demands did he make of the people who were paying for his voyage; what did he
      want for himself?

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5.  What were the names of his ships?

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6.  What did he name the first island where they landed, and what did he call the
      inhabitants?

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7.  How many voyages did Columbus make in all, and who accompanied him on his last
     voyage?

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8.  How would you  evaluate Columbus' voyages?  Did he realize his dream, and how
     important were his discoveries? 

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