The Discovery of America

Who is credited with the 'discovery' of America in 1492?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• Leif Erikson

Which group of people are believed to have reached America before Christopher Columbus?

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Mayans

• Vikings

Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernan Cortes

How did the arrival of Europeans impact the indigenous peoples of America?

• The arrival of Europeans led to the displacement, exploitation, and decimation of indigenous peoples.

• The arrival of Europeans led to the prosperity and advancement of indigenous peoples.

• The arrival of Europeans had no impact on indigenous peoples.

• The arrival of Europeans resulted in the peaceful coexistence of indigenous peoples.

Which was the first successful English colony in America?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

• Boston

What was the name of the Viking explorer who is believed to have reached North America around the year 1000?

• Erik the Red

• Leif Erikson

• Ragnar Lothbrok

• Bjorn Ironside

Which European country established the colony of New Amsterdam, later known as New York?

• Spain

• Netherlands

• Germany

• France

Which European country established the colony of Jamestown in America?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

Who was the Spanish conquistador responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernan Cortes

What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620?

• Mayflower

• Santa Maria

• Nina

• Victoria