Routes of Exploration to the New World - Christopher Columbus Quiz

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• Genoa

• Madrid

• Barcelona

• Lisbon

What did Columbus believe about the Earth?

• It was larger than it is

• It was much smaller than it is

• It was flat

• It had multiple oceans

Who sponsored Columbus's endeavors?

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

• England

What did Columbus name the island he first landed on?

• San Salvador

• San Juan

• San Jose

• Santo Domingo

What did Columbus promise to bring back to Spain?

• Gold and spices

• Silks and jewels

• Slaves and pearls

• Furs and textiles

How many ships did Columbus leave Spain with on his first voyage?

• 4

• 2

• 1

• 3

What did Columbus find on the island of Cuba?

• Copper and jewels

• Gold and spices

• Silver and diamonds

• Pearls and ornaments

What did Columbus's trips lead to?

• The Spice Route

• The Columbian Exchange

• The Silk Road

• The Transatlantic Slave Trade

What did early Spanish settlers force American Indians to do?

• Trade with Europe

• Hunt for gold

• Explore new territories

• Work in fields and mines

What did the trade between Europe and the New World lead to?

• The Age of Exploration

• The Columbian Exchange

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance