1. By: Mrs. Young

2. Christopher Columbus Date of Birth: 1451 Date of Birth: 1451 Date of Death: 1506 Date of Death: 1506 Country of Origin: Italy Country of Origin: Italy

3. Voyages Dates of Voyages: 1492-1504 Dates of Voyages: 1492-1504 Destination: Far East Destination: Far East

4. Voyages Reasons for Voyages: Reasons for Voyages: –to bring back gold, spices, and silks from the Far East, –to spread Christianity, –to lead an expedition to China Hardships and Challenges: Hardships and Challenges: –Lost his largest ship the Santa Maria, on first voyage –Many men died

5. Accomplishments Found Caribbean Islands Found Caribbean Islands Found North America Found North America His voyages were a turning point in history His voyages were a turning point in history

6. Interesting Facts CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS wasn't actually his name. He was an Italian mariner and navigator, actually named Cristoforo Colombo. Americans refer to him as Columbus, the Spanish call him Cristobal Colon, and in Portugal he is referred to as Cristovio Colombo. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS wasn't actually his name. He was an Italian mariner and navigator, actually named Cristoforo Colombo. Americans refer to him as Columbus, the Spanish call him Cristobal Colon, and in Portugal he is referred to as Cristovio Colombo. HORSES were introduced to the new world by Columbus on his second voyage. HORSES were introduced to the new world by Columbus on his second voyage. TOBACCO was introduced into Europe because of Columbus' discovery of its use by the Indians. TOBACCO was introduced into Europe because of Columbus' discovery of its use by the Indians.