Exploration and Settlement
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Directions:
Click on the map above to see where Christopher Columbus went on his journey. Then answer questions 1-2 on your worksheet. After you answer the questions don't forget to come back to this page to continue your journey.

First Stop
Genoa,Italy

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Today you will be starting with Christopher Columbus in Genoa, Italy. This was Christopher Columbus's actual house! Columbus started his journey in 1492, we will be going back in time to learn more about his journey. Click on his house to sail to your next destination and answer questions 3-5 on your worksheet. 
Helpful Hint
Remember that you need to come back to this page to continue your exploring.


Second Stop:

San Salvador,
Cuba, and Hispaniola

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This is a picture of San Salvador, which is now called the Bahamas. This is the actual place that Christopher Columbus and his crew landed in 1492. Click on the picture to answer question 6 on your worksheet.

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Remember that you need to come back to this page to continue your
exploring.




This is a picture of Cuba, this arc marks the spot Columbus landed before sailing to Hispaniola (which is now called the Dominican Republic). 







Did you know that Columbus sailed from Cuba to the Dominican Republic before returning to Italy? Click on the picture to answer question 7 on your worksheet. 

Helpful Hint
Remember that you need to come back to this page to continue your exploring.


Final Stop
Palos, Spain

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Welcome Back! Christopher Columbus finally sailed back to Palos, Spain in 1493. This is a picture of Columbus's monument, it is a tribute of his voyages to the Americas. The impact Columbus had on the world was very beneficial to the Europeans. Click on the picture to the left to find the answer the last question on the worksheet.