Grade 8 Review #3

Why were Europeans so interested in travel to India, China and Japan in the 15th century?

• To outdo the Portuguese

• To find land for farming

• To get Spices and other eastern goods

Which country sent Columbus on his first voyage?

• France

• India

• Portugal

• Spain

Where was the first Spanish colony established in the New World?

• Cuba

• Hispaniola

• San Salvador

• Trinidad

The name of the first Spanish Fort in the New world was ____________ ?

• Fort Nassau

• Fort Pierce

• Fort La Navidad

Christopher Columbus described the Lucayans as ______________________________ people.

• Hostile

• Fierce

• Warlike

• Friendly

The main reason for Columbus' maiden voyage was _____________ ?

• To claim land for Spain

• To find a new route to the East

• Prove that the earth was round

• Spread Christianity

Another name for the Arawaks living in The Bahamas was ____________________________ ?

• Mayans

• Aztecs

• Lucayans

• Ciboneys

Which of the following was NOT available to Europeans in the 15th century for undertaking voyages of exploration?

• accurate maps

• experienced seamen

• nautical instruments

• sea-worthy sailing ships

Columbus is best described as a famous ______________ ?

• astrologer

• administrator

• navigator

• photographer

Which of the following is Christopher Columbus' birthplace?

• France

• Italy

• Spain

• England