Columbus Day Word Search

Words in the Columbus Day word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

ship

A large vessel that travels across open water.

sailor

A person who works aboard a ship.

ocean

A huge stretch of salt water between continents.

voyage

A long journey made by sea.

map

A drawing that shows land, water and routes.

compass

A tool with a needle pointing north for navigation.

anchor

A heavy hook that holds a ship in place.

crew

The group of people who run a ship together.

october

The month holding the holiday, on the second Monday.

spain

The country that paid for the 1492 voyage.

explore

To travel through a place to learn what is there.

atlantic

The ocean Columbus crossed from Europe.

harbor

A sheltered place where ships can dock safely.

italy

The country where Columbus was born, in Genoa.

caravel

A small, fast sailing ship used by explorers.

navigate

To steer a course using stars, maps and instruments.

island

Land with water all around it.

taino

Indigenous people who met Columbus in the Caribbean.

bahamas

The island group where Columbus first landed.

indigenous

Native to a place from the earliest known times.

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