FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
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Question
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He tricked them by giving them his 2nd logbook.
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He tricked them into thinking that God hid the moon until they began bringing food and water again.
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He tricked them into throwing him a farewell party before he left Jamaica.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Columbus went to the cabin of his ship to “pray, ” timing the eclipse with his hourglass. Totality-the period of time when the moon is completely engulfed in Earth’s shadow-was about to end, so Columbus emerged from his cabin and told them God had forgiven them.
Detailed explanation-2: -Stranded in Jamaica in 1504, on his fourth voyage, Columbus and his crew were wearing out their welcome with the natives, who were feeding them. Columbus knew a lunar eclipse was coming, so he “predicted” the moon’s disappearance. The natives begged him to bring it back and, of course, he did, in due time.
Detailed explanation-3: -A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth that either fully or partially blocks the Sun’s light in some areas.