Explorer: Christopher Columbus

Who were the first Europeans to visit the Americas?

• Italians

• Spanish

• Norse

What was Columbus trying to find in his expedition?

• India

• Atlantis

• Fountain of Youth

What is the official status of Columbus Day in the United States?

• All government offices closed nationwide

• Only federal offices are closed.

• All federal and some state offices are closed.

How did Columbus's governorship of the Hispaniola colony end?

• Imprisoned by the King for excessive brutality.

• Overthrown by a native rebellion.

• Lost re-election bid to Bartolomé de las Casas

What do some Latin American countries celebrate on holidays like Día de la Raza?

• A

  Arrival of Europeans and the Spanish languages

• The heritage of indigenous and mixed cultures

• Spirits of dead ancestors

What are some positive effects of the Columbian Exchange?

• High speed internet

• Democracy

• New foods and livestock

• Slavery

What is a negative part of the Columbian Exchange?

• New foods and livestock

• High Speed Internet

• Slavery

• Democracy

What was a goal of the European Explorers?

• Spanish Gold

• Better ships

• Faster route to Asia

• Horses for hunting

What was a difficulty faced by European Explorers?

• Bad sunburns

• Huge Insects

• Hard work and disease

• Crowded conditions

Columbus Day celebrates

• Enslaving of native people

• Having a Monday off

• The discovery of America

• The beginning of Fall