Based on the text provided in the image, here are the answers to the comprehension questions.
Step-by-Step Reasoning:
1.
Where and when was Columbus born?
* Scanning the first paragraph, the second sentence states: "He was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451."
* Answer: Genoa, Italy in 1451.
2.
Where was Columbus aiming to sail to?
* In the second paragraph, the first sentence says: "Columbus decided to set his journey by finding a quicker, western route to the East Indies."
* Answer: The East Indies (via a western route).
3.
Who paid for Columbus's voyage?
* In the second paragraph, the third sentence reads: "King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain agreed to pay for his journey..."
* Answer: King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.
4.
What were the names of the 3 ships that set sail in 1492?
* In the third paragraph, the second sentence lists the ships: "The ships were named the Santa Maria, the Pinta and the Niña."
* Answer: The Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Niña.
5.
What name did Columbus give to the island where they landed?
* In the third paragraph, the fourth sentence states: "He named the island San Salvador."
* Answer: San Salvador.
6.
Why did he name the people he met 'Indians'?
* In the third paragraph, the last sentence explains: "He believed he had reached the Indies..." (referring to the East Indies he was aiming for).
* Answer: Because he believed he had reached the Indies.
7.
What happened to Columbus after he returned to Spain?
* In the fourth paragraph, the last sentence says: "Columbus was able to take back some gold and spices and he was given the title Admiral of the Ocean Sea."
* Answer: He took back gold and spices and was given the title Admiral of the Ocean Sea.
8.
Who gave him the name 'The New World'?
* In the fifth paragraph, the second sentence reads: "An Italian explorer named Amerigo Vespucci gave this name to the land..."
* Answer: Amerigo Vespucci.
9.
Who was the first European to visit North America?
* In the final paragraph, the first sentence states: "Christopher Columbus was the first European to land in North America..."
* Answer: Christopher Columbus.
Final Answer:
1. Where and when was Columbus born?
Genoa, Italy in 1451
2. Where was Columbus aiming to sail to?
The East Indies (by sailing west)
3. Who paid for Columbus's voyage?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
4. What were the names of the 3 ships that set sail in 1492?
The Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Niña
5. What name did Columbus give to the island where they landed?
San Salvador
6. Why did he name the people he met 'Indians'?
Because he believed he had reached the Indies
7. What happened to Columbus after he returned to Spain?
He brought back gold and spices and was given the title "Admiral of the Ocean Sea"
8. Who gave him the name 'The New World'?
Amerigo Vespucci
9. Who was the first European to visit North America?
Christopher Columbus
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