Christopher Columbus and the Taino People

What is the meaning of the term 'indigenous'?

• The first people to live in a place

• People who explore new lands

• People who trade goods with other countries

• People who study history

Which statement about Christopher Columbus is FALSE?

• He believed the earth was flat

• He sailed across the Atlantic from Spain to the Caribbean

• He thought he had reached Asia

• He wanted to find a new route to Asia

Who were the first European explorers to reach the Americas?

• Christopher Columbus and his crew

• Norse sailors

• Spanish settlers

• Taino people

What did the Taino people believe in?

• One god who controlled nature

• Multiple gods who controlled nature

• No gods or spirits

• Only spirits called zemis

What was the main reason for Christopher Columbus's voyage?

• To find new lands for settlement

• To spread his religion

• To find gold and spices

• To explore the Atlantic Ocean

What did Christopher Columbus do when he arrived in the Americas?

• He enslaved the Taino people

• He traded with the Taino people

• He formed alliances with the Taino people

• He left the Americas and returned to Europe

How did the Taino people feel about the Spanish over time?

• They continued to welcome them

• They became friends and allies

• They rebelled against them

• They ignored their presence

What happened to the Taino population after Columbus's arrival?

• They thrived and grew in number

• They were wiped out by disease and violence

• They migrated to other lands

• They assimilated into Spanish culture

Why do some people think we should celebrate indigenous peoples on Columbus Day?

• To honor the bravery of Christopher Columbus

• To recognize the contributions of indigenous cultures

• To promote unity and understanding

• To commemorate the discovery of the Americas

What is the main lesson we can learn from the history of Christopher Columbus and the Taino people?

• The importance of exploration and discovery

• The impact of cultural exchange

• The consequences of colonization

• The significance of religious beliefs