Hunt For Facts About Christopher Columbus

Your Mission:

Find the answers to three questions about the famous explorer Christopher Columbus. Use these two links to find the information you need. Be careful! Be good researchers and check both pages for each question so you get all the information you need.

Oh, and don't forget to have fun!


  1. When and where was Christopher Columbus born?
  2. In what year did Columbus set sail on his first voyage?
  3. When did Columbus die?

Use these Internet resources:

Christopher Columbus page @ All About Explorers

Christopher Columbus page @ Zoom Explorers


The Big Question

What were the similarities and differences in the information you found on the two sites?