Christopher Columbus

Poll

Have you ever heard of Christopher Columbus?

• YES

• NO

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What comes to mind when you think of Christopher Columbus?

Multiple Choice

What was Christopher Columbus’s nationality?

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• English

• Italian

Multiple Choice

Under which country’s flag did Columbus sail?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• Italy

Multiple Choice

What was Columbus’s main goal in sailing west across the Atlantic?

• To prove the earth was round

• To find a faster trade route to Asia

• To explore new lands for fun
  

• To escape from Europe

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT one of Columbus's ships?

• Nina

• Pinta

• Santa Maria

• Mayflower

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Columbus's landing in the Americas are supported by the information provided?

• Columbus landed on an island he called San Salvador.

• Some historians believe Columbus landed in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

• Columbus landed in South America.

• Columbus landed on October 12, 1492.

Multiple Choice

When did Columbus and his crew first spot land?

• October 12, 1492

• July 4, 1492

• December 25, 1492

• August 3, 1492

Multiple Choice

Why do some historians believe Columbus’s first landfall was in the Turks and Caicos Islands?

• The islands were closer to Spain

• Columbus mentioned shallow waters, coral reefs, and low-lying land

• The Lucayans lived there

• He left written maps of TCI

Multiple Choice

What did the Lucayan people do when Columbus and his crew first arrived?

• They attacked Columbus and his crew.

• They welcomed Columbus and offered food, gifts, and supplies.

• They hid from Columbus and his crew.

• They immediately left the island.

Open Ended

Explain how Columbus's arrival affected the Lucayan people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of Christopher Columbus's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?

• To find a faster trade route to bring valuable spices from India to Spain

• To conquer new lands for Spain

• To prove the world was round

• To discover America

Draw

“Draw one of Columbus’s ships and label it with its name.”