THE World In The 1400s

North Point

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Africa

Europe

North America

South America

Asia

Oceania

Antarctica

Northern Hemisphere

Southern Hemisphere

Australia

Christopher Columbus

Reasons for exploration• To find a new trade rout to the Spice Island by going west because by

going East you have to pay the romans because they own the way going East and to make money they charge the people money to go through.

• (Glory) when he comes back to tell King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella that he had found a new rout to Asia every one would be cheering for him.

• To spread Christianity for Queen Isabella.• (Spices) Christopher Columbus was asked by Queen Isabella and King

Ferdinand to bring back new spices.• (treasure, Gold and Silver) King Ferdinand was very keen on Christopher

Columbus getting gold for him.• (Beautiful cloth) Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand asked Columbus to

bring back beautiful cloth for them.

Map

Departed from Palos Spain with 3 ships The Santa Maria, The Nina and The Pinta

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