Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus

3rd Grade

10 Qs

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Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

What was Columbus looking for?

gold

silk

spices

all of the above

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Why do we refer to the American natives as Indians?

Because that is their name in their language.

Because Columbus thought he landed in India.

Because Marco Polo named them.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

"Columbus sailed west three more times. On each voyage, he believed he had reached the Indies." What does the word voyage mean?

trip
consequence 

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

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Using the map, what continent did Columbus leave from?

Europe
North America

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