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Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who lived from 1451 to 1506. He wanted to find a new route to Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1492, he embarked on his first voyage, sailing west and eventually discovering several islands in the Caribbean including San Salvador and Cuba, believing he had reached Asia. Over subsequent voyages from 1493 to 1502, he explored more islands in the Caribbean and coastal regions of South and Central America, though he never realized he had discovered a new continent.

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Christopher Columbs
Hi, I`m Karolina. Hi, I`m Natalia.We are going to travel back in time to visit Christopher Columbs. Let’s meet him now. That’s a good idea 
Explorer Christopher Columbus was born in Italy in 1451. He was a great explorer and sailor. He traveled a lot. As a result of his many voyages h e discovered many new places. When Christopher Columbs was 13 years old he went to sea . He found sea journeys very exciting. Very s oon he became an expert sailor.
A new route Christopher Columbs wanted to find a new route to China. He believed he could reach the Far East to China by sail i ng west. That was a new idea in 1492 . But he had no money and ships. He decided to ask the kings and gueen of Spain to give him the money.
First voyage In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail on his first voyage from Spain. At first, he had three ships. They were called Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. He sailed across the Atlantic Ocean for 69 days. Finally he saw an island. He named the island San Salavador. Columbus also explored other islands in the area. He discovered Hispaniola and Cuba. He thought he had reached Asia. So he called the people he met in the islands Indians.
In 1493,Christopher Columbus made his second voyage. That time he sailed with 17 ships and over a thousand men. He discovered a new island and named it Dominica. Then he explored Jamaica, Puerto Rico and southern Cuba. He set up the first Spanish colony in Hispaniola. In 1496 he sailed back to Spain. The voyage seemed to be very successful. Second Voyage
In 1498,Christhopher Columbs made his third voyage. This time he had only six s h ips. He discovered the continent of South America. He explored the coast of Venezuela. He also discovered Trinidad. Third Voyage
In 1502, he set out on his last voyage. This time he had only four ships but the voyage was very fruitful . He discovered Central America. He explored the coasts of Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. Fourth Voyage
Christopher Columbus ran into a storm during his last voyage. His ships were damaged. No one came to help him and his crew. Eventually, he was stuck in Jamaica for a year. In 1504 he left for Spain for the last time. Stuck in Jamaica
Christopher Columbus died in 1506. In fact, he was a very good sailor and a great explorer. How could the world honor him? Many cities and streets in Europe and America are named after him. In many towns and cities you can find statues of Christo ph er Columbus. Conclusion
Time Line 1450 1451 Born in Italy 1492 First voyage. Disovers and names San Salavador. 1490 1500 1510 1493 Second voyage. Discovers and names Dominica. 1498 Third voyage. Discovers South America . 1502 Fourth voyage .Discovers Central America. 1506 Dies in Spoin on May 20.
Sailor- a person who is not often sick when travelling on a boat. In Polish: żeglarz In Italian : marinaio In Portuguese : marinheiro In Bulgarian: моряк In Romanian: marinar; Discoverer- a person who discovers sth. In Polish: odkrywca In Italian: scopritore In Portuguese: descobridor In Bulgarian: откривателя In Romanian: descoperitor Glossary
Captain- the person who is in command of a ship or an aeroplane. In Polish: kapitan In Italian: capitano In Portuguese: capitão In Bulgarian: капитан In Romanian: c ă pitan Anchor-a heavy metal object at the end of a chain that you drop into the water from a boat in order to keep the boat in one place. In Polish: kotwica In Italian: ancorare In Portuguese: âncora In Bulgarian: котва In Romanian: ancor ă
Karolina and Natalia Produced by: Primary School No 5 Bielsk Polaski, Poland