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  • When did Europeans first arrive in the Americas?
    In 1492
  • What were the ships' names?
    The Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Nina
  • How long had Columbus and his crew been sailing when they landed in America?
    They had been sailing for two months
  • Did Columbus know he had found a new continent when he died?
    No, he didn't
  • Where was he from?
    He was from Italy
  • Why were kingdoms, empires, and explorers interested in finding a new way to Eastern Asia?
    Because there was strong commerce between Europe and Eastern Asia and the land route had become dangerous
  • Where did Columbus land in the new continent?
    He landed in what is now the Bahamas.
  • Who was America named after?
    It was named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer.
  • Who was the first European to explore the Americas in the late 15th century?
    Christopher Columbus
  • What was Columbus' intention when he left Spain?
    He wanted to find a sea route to Eastern Asia
  • How many ships did Columbus and his crew have?
    They had three ships
  • What other products were also exported to Europe by China?
    Cotton, ivory, wool, gold, and silver
  • Who did he work for?
    He worked for the Spanish Kingdom.
  • When did Columbus die?
    He died in 1506.
  • What was the most famous Chinese product traded with Europe
    Silk
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