Christopher Columbus and the New World

How did Columbus treat the natives in the New World ?

• He severed their hands if they didn't find enough gold.
• He enslaved them.
• All of the answers
• He noticed they wore gold.

Who were the first inhabitants of the Americas ?

• Natives who came over a land bridge from Siberia (Russia).
• Vikings
• Spanish
• Portuguese

Who were the first Europeans who settled in North America ?

• Natives who came over a land bridge from Siberia (Russia).

• Vikings

• Spanish

• Portuguese

What COUNTRY did Christopher Columbus SAIL for ?

• Spain

• England

• Italy

• Portugal

Where did Columbus first take foot (land his ship) in the New World?

• Florida
• Virginia 
• Bahamas 
• New York

Where was Columbus born?

• Paris, France

• Genoa, Italy

• Memphis, Tennessee

• Madrid, Spain

Many Americans used to believe Columbus did what?

• Discovered America

• Became a millionaire

• Built a bridge

• Discovered Hawaii

Which one is not one of Columbus's ships?

• Santa Maria
• Nina
• Love Boat
• Pinta 

What happened to Columbus after the King and Queen learned how brutal he was to the Natives and other colonists he ruled ?

• He was made governor of the Bahamas.

• The capital city of Ohio was named after him.

• He was removed from power and thrown in jail

• His hand was severed because he cut off Natives' hands.

Why has Columbus been remembered favorably ?

• He was fashionable and wore a cool looking hat.

• He found a new sea route to Asia.

• He brought back lots of gold and spices to Europe.

• News of his New World discovery made exploration of the Americas popular.