Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus

7th Grade

10 Qs

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Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus

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History

7th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Christopher Columbus an important historical figure?

He proved once and for all that 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 his time

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Archenemies

Friendly rivals

Perfect strangers

Business partners

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What word best describes Columbus’s treatment of Native people?

Merciless

Compassionate

Respectful

Humble

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When Columbus arrived in the Americas, he called the Native people Indians, even though they looked and sounded nothing like people from India. Which is the best conclusion based on this fact?

Columbus had problems with his vision and hearing

Columbus was illiterate

Columbus was determined to cover up his mistakes

Columbus knew virtually nothing about Indian Culture

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Columbus become the governor of Hispaniola?

He was elected by the island's inhabitants

He inherited the post from the previous governor

He deposed the previous governor and took the post by force

He was given the title in advance by the king and queen of Spain

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