Christopher Columbus Quiz

Where did Columbus think he was when he landed in the America's? 

• West Indies
• China
• Spain
• australia

Why did Columbus call the Natives "Indians"?

• Because of the way they dressed.
• Because Queen Isabelle told him to. 
• Because he thought he was in the West Indies.
• Because the Natives told Columbus to call them that name. 

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• Madrid, Spain
• Havana, West India 
• Porto, Portugal 
• Genoa, Italy 

What year was Columbus born?

• 1941
• 1451
• 1942
• 1854

How many men did Columbus have on his crew?

• 90
• 180
• 221
• 80

What were the name of Columbus ships?

• Titanic, USS Arizona, H.L. Hunley
• The Isabella, Fernando,  Ferdinand 
• John Cabot, The Drake, Vasco da Gama
• Santa Maria, The Nina, and the Pinta.

Who was one of the first explorers   sponsored by Spain?

• Christopher Columbus
• Henry Hudson
• Jacques Cartier
• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

What was Columbus mission?

• To find Indians.
• To find a safer route to India and China by sailing west.
• To find America (New world).
• To find Spain

The Indians and Europeans trade the following.  

• Furs, gold, silver, timber, metal pots, copper kettles, tools metal axes, knives, guns, wool blankets, and jewelry.
• Stamps, cards, food, shoes, coins, books, and jewelry.
• Fruit, berries, nuts, fish, diamonds, Gucci, Prada, and Coach.
• Animals, food, jewelry, and clothes.

The following were reasons for explorers traveling to the New World. 

• Wanted to find Indians and  America. 
• They wanted to find the Northwest Passage, wealth, religion, fame, and political reasons.
• To meet the Indians and learn there language.