1.2 The Old World Meets the New - Part II

Old World Meets the New part 2

From "The Evangelization of the New World" by James R. Leek

Multiple Choice

What did the Captain of the Nina and the Pinta meet with Columbus to do?

• Decide which island they would sail to sail next

• Set limits for the expedition

• Decide who would sail each ship

• Make a grocery list

Multiple Choice

Which of these was NOT a hint that Columbus was near land

• A flowering plant

• A stick carved with ornaments

• A piece of wood

• A flower pot

Multiple Choice

At signs of land, how did the men feel

• Happy

• Sad

• Angry

• Disturbed

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a name for the island Columbus landed on?

• Hispaniola

• The Dominican Republic

• Haiti

• The Banana Republic

Multiple Choice

What words describe the majority of the natives Columbus met in Hispaniola?

• Fine and friendly

• Peaceful and timid

• Happy and excited

• Fortunate and calm

Multiple Choice

What island does the word "cannibal" come from?

• Hispaniola

• Haiti

• Caniba

• The Dominican Republic

Multiple Choice

What day did the Santa Maria wreck in 1492?

• Saint Stephen's Day

• Christmas Day

• Easter Sunday

Multiple Choice

What word BEST DESCRIBES Columbus' impression of the native people of Hispaniola?

• Friendly

• Mean

• Inhospitable

• Self-centered

Multiple Choice

What did Columbus' men find on the outside of their water casks?

• Fine particles of gold

• Iron

• Saltwater

• Freshwater fish

Open Ended

Why did Chief Guacanagarí weep when the Santo Maria was wrecked?

Open Ended

How were the Caribs different than the Indians of Hispaniola?

Open Ended

Which was more difficult for Columbus, getting the financial support to carry out his dream, or sailing to the new world? Explain the reasons for your answer.