Christopher Columbus and exploration

Why is Christopher Columbus such an important historical figure?

• He proved once and for all that the earth is round.

• His discovery led to the colonization of the Americas.

• He opened up a new trade route to Asia

• He landed on Mars.

Which of the following terms best describes Columbus's relationship with his brother, Bartolomeo?

• Archenemies

• Friendly rivals

• Perfect strangers

• Business partners

What was Columbus's primary motivation for his voyage across the Atlantic?

• The desire for riches and power.

• A profound devotion to the Spanish royal family.

• His fervent interest in geography.

• The potential to chart unexplored territory.

What area did Columbus explore?

• The eastern coast of Asia

• The eastern coast of the present-day United States

• The western coast of the present-day United States

• The Caribbean Sea

Which word best describes the Arawak people?

• Docile

• Hostile

• Greedy

• Wary

About which of the following attributes of the earth was Columbus mistaken?

• Its shape

• Its size

• Its mass

• Its composition

Europeans were interested in ________ from Asia.

• French fries

• Spices

• Fish

• Tomatoes

Why did explorers want to find a trade route to Asia via the ocean?

• Traveling over land was expensive

• Traveling over land was boring

• Traveling over land was confusing

• No one traveled over land

Columbus hoped to find __________ to bring back to Spain.

• Gold, silver, and water

• Gold, bananas, and spices

• Gold, silver, and spices

• Fish, silver, and spices

French and British explorers were searching for the ____________.

• Pacific highway

• Northwest Passage to India

• Interstate 20

• African trade route