1. Lesson 2 Queen Isabella and Columbus
Key Word:
Investment =
Merchant =
Investment = when you put time or money into something in the hope of a greater return. E.g. money into a company.
Merchant =
Aim: To consider the role of individuals in the start of Spanish exploration of the New World

2. What is the importance of Government investment
What is the importance of Government investment? Discuss with your neighbour. What was more important in making the Iphone, the government or the private business Apple?
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3. Starting Off Who was Christopher Columbus and Isabella of Castile?
Determine 4 reasons why Christopher Columbus and Isabella were important in European history.
Extension task: Which do you think was the more important?

4. Read Pearson pg 12-13
1. Why was the investment in Columbus’s voyage so hard to get?
The investment in Columbus’ voyage was hard to get because…
2. Why were governments rather than merchants more likely to sponsor Columbus’ voyage?
3. What did Isabella and Ferdinand hope to gain from their investment?
4. What was Columbus promised if he was successful in his voyage?
5. Who rejected Columbus’ requests for investment before he finally got money from Isabella and Ferdinand?
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

5. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
Extension reading: The New World: discovery and settlement/
Identify 4 ways the Renaissance proved advantageous for Columbus.
What did Columbus need to begin his voyage to China (East Indies)?
Detail what happened in 1483 and 1486.
Why did Columbus fail to gain royal sponsorship before 1492? Bullet point 4 reasons

6. QUEEN ISABELLA OF SPAIN
The New World: discovery and settlement/ Pearson pg 12-13
What was Queen Isabella’s response to Columbus’s first voyage proposal? 2 points
What demands did Columbus put forward for his voyage? 3 terms
What was agreed in April 1492?
Why did Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand eventually give their full support to Columbus in 1492, but not in 1486? 4 explained reasons

7. Homework - Judgement
Explain who was more critical in the start of Spanish exploration to the New World; Queen Isabella or Christopher Columbus? 4 reasons. Balanced Include comparison
WORD BANK
Queen Isabella, Columbus, voyage, New World, contract, power, influence, competition, financial gain, desire, religion and great extent