Mapping Skills Columbus

What lines on a map are used to measure distance north and south of the equator?

• latitude

• longitude

• meridian

• Prime Meridian

Longitude measures distance east and west of what imaginary line?

• the Prime Meridian

• latitude

• London

• North Pole

In what city did Columbus begin and end his first voyage?

• Palos de la Frontera, Spain

• Lisbon, Portugal

• Canary Islands

• Hispaniola

On which island in the Bahamas did Columbus first land?

• San Salvador

• Hispaniola

• Bahamas

• Puerto Rico

What named line of latitude runs through the Bahamas?

• The Tropic of Cancer

• The Tropic of Capricorn

• Caribbean Sea

• Gulf of Mexico

On what date did Columbus reach Hispaniola?

• December 5, 1492

• October 12, 1492

• February 13, 1493

• March 15, 1493

Which Caribbean island that Columbus reached on his first voyage is farthest west?

• Cuba

• Bahamas

• Hispaniola

• Puerto Rico

The Canary Islands are located at about which line of latitude?

• 28*N

• 15*W

• 28*W

• 15*N

Columbus's ships were separated at which line of longitude?

• 39*W

• 37*N

• 30*N

• 28*E

What city is located at about 52*N, 0*W? On Which continent can it be found?

• London, England; Europe

• Lisbon, Portugal; Europe

• Palos de la Frontera, Spain; Europe

• Bahamas, Mexico; North America