Christopher Columbus test

Columbus became famous when he sailed west across which ocean?

• Arctic
• Pacific
• Atlantic

Columbus thought that he would reach what continent if he sailed west?

• Africa
• Asia
• North America

Who paid for Columbus to make his journey?

• King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
• King Louis and Queen Elizabeth
• King David and Queen Isabela

Which of the following was not a ship used by Columbus?

• Nino
• Pinta
• Santa Maria

Columbus wrongly thought that he was at what country? He named the people there ________.

• Asia; Asians
• Mongolia; Mongolians
• India; Indians

Why is Columbus known as a hero to some but not to others?

• He explored the West Indies, but he did so by treating the natives unfairly.
• He explored North America, but he did so by treating the natives unfairly.
• He introduced new foods to the native people, but wouldn't let them partake.

What island did Columbus arrive upon?

• Cuba
• San Salvador
• Mexico

Why is the "Landing of Columbus" important?

• It is a picture/engraving of Columbus.
• It is a picture/engraving that represents the American's imagination of his discovery of the New World.
• It shows Columbus and his troops.

Whose accounts did Columbus use to guide his direction?

• Vasco de Gama
• Marco Polo
• Ponce de Leon

How did Columbus redirect mutiny/rebellion?

• He promised to go home.
• He promised to go North.
• He promised to go South.