Christopher Columbus

What nationality was the explorer Christopher Columbus?

• Spanish

• Italian

• English

• French

What industry did Columbus choose to be a part of, instead of following his father's footsteps in the wool industry?

• Global trading

• Cotton spinning

• Boat leasing

• Leather crafting

What was the primary goal of Christopher Columbus's voyage?

• To discover a new continent

• To find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia

• To conquer the native tribes of the Americas

• To establish a new European colony in the Americas

Where did Christopher Columbus secure the funds for his first voyage?

• Italy

• Spain

• England

• France

What did Columbus need to document his travels in?

• Magazine

• Logbook

• Newspaper

• Unshared Memos

What was the first island discovered by Columbus in the New World?

• Haiti

• San Salvadore

• Cuba

• Jamaica

What did Columbus assume he had reached up until his death?

• North America

• South America

• Australia

• Japan

What was the rank given to Columbus by the King and Queen?

• Sergeant

• Admiral

• Colonel

• Commander

What percentage of the wealth did Columbus get as a reward?

• 10 percent

• 15 percent

• 20 percent

• 25 percent

Who did Columbus fail to control initially?

• The colonists

• The wildlife

• The trade routes

• The weather