The Bahamas and the Caribbean (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Columbus's main motivation for Caribbean exploration
Columbus's main motivation for Caribbean exploration
To find gold
Where Columbus first landed in Bahamas
Where Columbus first landed in Bahamas
San Salvador
Indigenous people Columbus met in Caribbean
Indigenous people Columbus met in Caribbean
Taíno
What the Taíno wore for adornment
What the Taíno wore for adornment
Gold jewellery
Why Columbus called Taíno 'Indians'
Why Columbus called Taíno 'Indians'
He thought he'd reached the East Indies
Island Columbus mistakenly thought was Japan
Island Columbus mistakenly thought was Japan
Cuba
Where Columbus found small amount of gold
Where Columbus found small amount of gold
Haiti (Hispaniola)
Date Santa María ran aground
Date Santa María ran aground
December 24, 1492
Name of Columbus's flagship that wrecked
Name of Columbus's flagship that wrecked
Santa María
Meaning of 'La Navidad' in English
Meaning of 'La Navidad' in English
Christmas
How many crew stayed at La Navidad
How many crew stayed at La Navidad
39
Captain who sailed away without permission
Captain who sailed away without permission
Martín Pinzón
Date Columbus reached San Salvador
Date Columbus reached San Salvador
October 12, 1492
How Taíno helped Spanish after shipwreck
How Taíno helped Spanish after shipwreck
Helped unload equipment and supplies from Santa María