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When was America discovered?
It was discovered in 1492
Who discovered America?
Christopher Columbus
Where was Columbus from?
Columbus was from Italy
Who did he work for?
He worked for the Spanish Kingdom
Where did Columbus land in the new continent?
Columbus landed in what is now the Bahamas
How long had Columbus and his crew been sailing when they landed in America?
Columbus and his crew had been sailing for two months
How many ships did they have?
They had three ships
What were the ships' names?
They were The Santa Maria, The Pinta, and The Nina
What was Columbus's intention when he left Spain?
Columbus wanted to find a sea route to Eastern Asia
Why were kindoms, empires, and explores interested in finding a new way to China?
Because there was an intense commerce between Europe and China and the land route had become dangerous
What was the most famous Chinese product traded with Europe?
Silk was the most famous Chinese product traded with Europe
What other products were also exported to Europe by China?
Cotton, ivory, wool gold, and silver were also exported to Europe by China
When did Columbus die?
He died in 1506
Did Columbus know he had found a new continent when he died?
No, he didn't. Columbus didn't know he had found a new continent when he died
Who was America named after?
It was named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian Explorer
Why was America named after Amerigo Vespucci?
America was named after Amerigo Vespucci because of a cartographer called Martin Waldseemüller.
