Welcome to English Level Up! In this video, we uncover the story of Christopher Columbus, the daring explorer whose 1492 voyage changed the course of history. Discover his journey, his complex legacy, and the lasting impact of his expeditions. Practice your English by listening to the story, reading the subtitles, and answering the questions at the end. Enhance your vocabulary, listening, and comprehension skills!
Questions:
1. Where was Christopher Columbus born?
2. What was Columbus's plan to reach Asia?
3. Who agreed to fund Columbus's voyage?
4. What land did Columbus reach in 1492?
5. Why is Columbus's legacy considered complex?
Answers:
1. Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy.
2. Columbus’s plan to reach Asia involved sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean instead of going east around Africa.
3. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain agreed to fund Columbus's voyage.
4. Columbus reached an island in the Caribbean, part of what is now known as the Americas, in 1492.
5. Columbus’s legacy is considered complex because, while he opened the door to European exploration, his voyages also led to the mistreatment and exploitation of native peoples.
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