Christopher Columbus Quiz

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• Genoa, Italy

• Indes

• Spain

• France

What is Christopher Columbus famous for?

• Traveling around the world

• Owning the Nina, Pinta and the Santa Maria

• Getting arrested

• Discovering America

Who sponsored (paid for) Columbus's voyage to the New World?

• King George

• Queen Victoria

• King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

• Queen Elizabeth

Is Christopher Columbus a hero?

• Yes

• No

What is the proper definition for colonization?

• Create a country

• enslave others

• Establish an area for yourself

Where was Columbus trying to go?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• United States

Who inspired Christopher Columbus?

• Steve Jobs

• Marco Polo

• Amergio Vespucci

• Leif Erikson

Why did King John of Portugal not give Columbus the money for his voyage?

• King John did not have the money

• Columbus was untrustworthy

• The believed the distance from Europe to Asia was too far.

What did Columbus get in return for discovering the new land? Check all that apply.

• He got to become king

• He received 10% of any treasure

• He got three ships

• He became president

• He would become governor of discovered land.

What did Columbus name his new land?

• America

• New Spain

• San Salvador

• New Italy