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The Journey of Christopher Columbus

Authored by José Rivera

English

8th Grade

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The Journey of Christopher Columbus
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Columbus's journey begin?

Italy

Palos, Spain

The Canary Islands

India

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Columbus believe he could reach the East by sailing west?

He thought the world was flat.

He believed the world was smaller than people imagined.

He wanted to avoid Africa.

He had no other options.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many ships were given to Columbus for his journey?

One

Two

Three

Four

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Columbus's strategy to keep his sailors from becoming afraid of the distance they were sailing?

He promised them gold and riches.

He told them the truth about the distance.

He lied about the distances they had travelled.

He threatened to punish them if they complained.

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What signs did the sailors see that gave them hope during their voyage?

Birds and a bush with berries.

Dolphins and sharks.

Stars and a full moon.

Other ships in the distance.

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Columbus and his sailors think they had reached when they spotted land?

Europe

Asia

The Canary Islands

The Caribbean

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the Native people that Columbus and his sailors encountered?

Indians

Aztecs

Taíno

Incas

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