Christopher Columbus Quiz

What was the big question for Columbus?

• The location of India

• The availability of sailors

• The shape of the earth

• The size of the earth

When did the Greeks believe that the earth was round?

• 12th century B.C.

• 3rd century A.D.

• 15th century A.D.

• 6th century B.C.

Why did sailors hesitate to go with Columbus?

• They were afraid of falling off the edge of the ocean

• They didn't believe in Columbus' theories

• They were busy with other voyages

• They were not interested in exploring

What did Columbus think was blocking the way to India?

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

• Australia

What was Columbus' guess about the earth's circumference?

• 6,000 miles

• 10,000 miles

• 15,000 miles

• 12,000 miles

How far did Columbus think he had traveled when he landed in America?

• Almost to India

• Halfway to India

• One-fourth of the way to India

• Nowhere near India

What is the actual circumference of the earth?

• 10,000 miles

• 20,000 miles

• 25,000 miles

• 15,000 miles

What would have happened if Columbus hadn't arrived in America?

• He would have turned back and given up

• He and his crew would have starved before reaching Asia

• He would have found a different route to India

• He would have reached India

What was Columbus' plan to reach India?

• Sail south

• Sail east

• Sail west

• Sail north

What was the main reason Columbus set out on his voyage?

• To become famous

• To explore new lands

• To find a new trade route to India

• To prove that the earth was round