Columbus’ Voyage Map Skills Review\n\nUse what you know about maps to review a simplified route of Columbus’ 1492 voyage. You will practice:\n- Compass directions\n- Sequencing (putting events in order)\n- Identifying continents and oceans\n- Using map features like the legend (key), compass rose, and scale bar
Columbus sailed from Spain to islands in the Caribbean in 1492. Which ocean did his ships cross?
Match each direction to what it means on a map.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
South | arrow_right_alt | Up / toward the top of a map |
West | arrow_right_alt | Down / toward the bottom of a map |
North | arrow_right_alt | Right / where the sun rises |
East | arrow_right_alt | Left / where the sun sets |
Put these events from Columbus’ first voyage in order (first to last).
Sails back to Spain
Crosses the Atlantic Ocean
Leaves Spain
Stops at the Canary Islands
Arrives at islands in the Caribbean
Select all that are part of this simplified 1492 route: Spain → Canary Islands → across the Atlantic → Caribbean islands.
From Spain to the Caribbean, Columbus sailed mostly in which direction?
Match each word to its meaning.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
Europe | arrow_right_alt | A huge body of salt water |
Africa | arrow_right_alt | A very large land area |
Continent | arrow_right_alt | A continent that includes Spain |
Ocean | arrow_right_alt | A continent south of Europe |
On a map, the explains symbols. A shows direction. A shows how far (distance).
legend (key)
compass rose
title
scale bar
Name one map tool that helps you find direction.