by Mia 30 th October 1451 20 th may 1506 Aged 55 About Columbus Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer navigator and colonizer born in the Republic of Genoa Italy he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean that led to general European awareness of the American co ID: 149196
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Christopher Columbusby Mia
30th October 1451 – 20th may 1506 [Aged 55]Slide2
About ColumbusChristopher Columbus was an Italian explorer, navigator, and colonizer, born in the Republic of Genoa (Italy) he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean that led to general European awareness of the American continents. Columbus called the inhabitants of the lands he visited Indios (Spanish for "Indians").Slide3
Where did Columbus come from? Columbus came from Italy! Italy's capital and largest city, Rome, was for centuries been the leading political and religious centre of Western civilisation, serving as the capital of both the Roman Empire and Christianity.Slide4
What did he do?Columbus sailed across the Atlantic ocean and although he was not the first to do it, after he sailed across the Atlantic ocean Europe stayed in contact with America!Slide5
Christopher ColumbusThis is a picture of Christopher Columbus.
He is holding aScientific instrument. Behind him you can seehis ship.