Who Was Christopher Columbus?

This worksheet introduces students to the basic story of Christopher Columbus and his voyages across the Atlantic in 1492. The passage explains Columbus’s attempt to reach Asia, his landing in the Caribbean, and how his journeys influenced European knowledge of the world. Students answer multiple-choice and short-answer questions that assess comprehension, recall of key facts, and understanding of Columbus’s assumptions and experiences. The activity helps learners identify important historical details while building reading comprehension and historical thinking skills.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Early Exploration and European Contact

Reading – Informational Text Comprehension

Critical Thinking – Understanding Historical Events and Perspectives

History – Geography of Exploration and Major Voyages

This worksheet is part of our Columbus Day Worksheets collection.