The Discovery of America

What shape did Columbus think the Earth had?

• round

• flat

• dodecahedron

What was the purpose of Christopher Columbus when he prepared the sea expedition?

• Discover America

• Reach India by crossing the Atlantic Ocean

• Reach America by crossing the Pacific

• Take a cruise with his friends

Which monarchs decided to support Columbus's proposal?

• John II, king of Portugal

• Charles VIII of France

• Edward V of England

• Isabel of Castile and Ferdinand the Catholic, kings of Spain

Who were the Santa María, the Pinta and the Niña?

• Three Spanish princesses

• Three ships

• Three cities

• Three sisters

In what year did Columbus leave Spain to begin his expedition?

• 1492

• 1429

• 1294

• 1924

What modern navigation instrument did Columbus use?

• The lead line

• The compass

• The sand glass

• The sextant

How long were they crossing the ocean?

• Eight hours

• Three weeks

• Two months

• Five months

What day did they spotted land?

• October 12

• November 13

• August 9

• September 16

Upon arriving in America, the Indians received them...

• Scared

• Friendly

• Badly

• Angry

Who was the first to realize that the discovered lands were actually a new continent?

• Christopher Columbus

• Isabella the Catholic

• Americo Vespuccio

• Enrique Iglesias