Social Studies Quiz 2

Which monarchs approved the funds for Columbus’s expedition?

• Italian.

• Portuguese.

• Spanish.

• American.

A "Capitulación" is a type of contract between the Monarchs and the Captain of the expedition.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What were the names of the three caravels used by Columbus?

• El Niño, La Pintada and La Santa María.

• La Niña, La Pinta and La Santa María.

• La Niña, La Pintosa and La Santa Marta.

• La Americana, La Española and La Santa Isabella.

Which statements about Columbus's journey across the Atlantic are correct?

• Many sailors got sick.

• They ran out of food.

• They faced extreme weather conditions.

• All are correct.

What happened on October 12th?

• Columbus arrived in America.

• Columbus started his expedition.

• The Spanish Monarchs approved the funds for Columbus.

• Columbus died.

Where did Columbus think he arrived after sailing the Atlantic ocean?

• El Salvador.

• India.

• Chile.

• America.

Ferdinand Magellan found a connection between...

• The Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

• The Atlantic and Indian oceans.

• The Pacific and American oceans.

• The Pacific and Todos los Santos oceans.

How did Magellan name this connection between the two oceans?

• Estrecho de Todos los Santos.

• Estrecho de Magallanes.

• Estrecho de Columbus.

• Estrecho de los Reyes.

How many ships did Magellan start his expedition with?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of these actions happened in the Philippines?

• Magellan started his expedition.

• Magellan was killed.

• Magellan explored Chile.

• Magellan received the Monarchs.