Let’s go through the worksheet step by step to answer each question based on the text.
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Question 1: Who was Christopher Columbus?
From the first paragraph:
> “Christopher Columbus was a brave Italian explorer.”
So, he was an explorer from Italy who was brave and wanted to find new lands for gold, spices, and other things.
✔ Final Answer for Q1: He was a brave Italian explorer.
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Question 2: What did he hope to find?
Also from the first paragraph:
> “He hoped to find gold, spices, and other things.”
✔ Final Answer for Q2: Gold, spices, and other things.
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Question 3: What did the Native People Columbus and his men meet on an island look like?
From the third paragraph:
> “The people of the island were the Taino. They were very friendly. They planted their crops in the ground. They had no guns or horses. They were tall and strong.”
So, they were tall, strong, friendly, and didn’t have guns or horses.
✔ Final Answer for Q3: They were tall, strong, and friendly. They did not have guns or horses.
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Question 4: What gifts would you give a visitor to your country?
This is a personal opinion question — there’s no right or wrong answer. But since we’re helping with homework, we can give a simple, thoughtful example.
Examples:
- A local snack (like cookies or candy)
- A small souvenir (like a keychain or postcard)
- A map or guidebook about your town
✔ Final Answer for Q4: (Example) I would give them some local snacks and a postcard from my city.
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Now, compiling all answers clearly:
Final Answer:
1. He was a brave Italian explorer.
2. Gold, spices, and other things.
3. They were tall, strong, and friendly. They did not have guns or horses.
4. (Example) I would give them some local snacks and a postcard from my city.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of columbus day reading comprehension worksheet.
