Brain Pop - Christopher Columbus

Why is Christopher Columbus an important historical figure?

• He proved once and for all the Earth is round.

• His discovery led to the colonization of the Americas

• He opened up a new trade route to Asia

• He was the greatest mapmaker of all time.

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 fame.

• A profound devotion to the Spanish royal family

• His 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 (obedient, teachable)

• Hostile

• Greedy

When Columbus arrived in the Americas, he called the natives Indians, even though they looked and sounded nothing like people from India. What can you conclude from this fact?

• Columbus had problems with his vision and hearing

• Columbus was illiterate (he couldn't read)

• Columbus was determined to cover up his mistakes

• Columbus knew nothing about Indian culture

How did Columbus become the governor of Hispaniola?

• He was elected by the island's inhabitants

• He inherited the title from the previous governor

• He forced the previous governor to be removed and took the title from him

• He was given the title in advance from the King of Spain

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

• Its shape

• Its size

• Its mass

• Its composition

Viewed as a trade, the Columbian Exchange was:

• Equal, favoring both the Native Americans and Europeans

• Unequal, favoring the Europeans

• Unequal, favoring Native Americans

• It's not obvious who was favored more.

Why do some people object to celebrating Columbus Day?

• Because Columbus never reached The United States

• Because historians don't know the exact date of Columbus's arrival

• Because Columbus committed brutal acts and was not nice to the Native Americans

• Because Columbus was mistaken on the Earth being round.