Chapter 9: Quiz #1

How might the location of a country influence its religious experience?

• By affecting the trade routes and cultural exchanges

• By determining the country's time zone

• By influencing the local cuisine

• By changing the national anthem

In what year did Christopher Columbus visit the court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain?

• A) 1490

• B) 1491

• C) 1492

• D) 1493

Why was there little joy in Columbus' heart despite wearing new clothes and riding a good horse?

• A) Because he had lost his fortune

• B) Because the Spanish monarchs had rejected supporting his plan again

• C) Because he did not like riding horses

• D) Because he was sick

Which kings had already refused to support Columbus before he ran out of options?

• A) The kings of Italy, Germany, and Russia

• B) The kings of Greece, Norway, and Denmark

• C) The kings of Portugal, England, and France

• D) The kings of Sweden, Poland, and Austria

What age was Columbus when he ran out of options for his journey?

• A) 30 years

• B) 35 years

• C) 40 years

• D) 45 years

What made the King and Queen change their minds to call Columbus back to the court?

• A) Columbus sent them a touching letter

• B) A royal messenger arrived with the order to return to the court immediately

• C) Columbus won an important battle

• D) Columbus discovered a new trade route

Answer explanation

Columbus was ordered to return for him to make a promise to convert or Christianize the persons who inhabited the New World during his voyages.

What does the Spanish saying "La geographia manda" mean?

• History is everything

• Culture defines us

• Geography controls everything

• Language is influential

According to the text, what does Italy's orientation in the Mediterranean Sea suggest about its relationships?

• It has strong ties with countries to the west

• It is isolated from other countries

• It has a trading relationship with the east

• It is being pulled to the south

How has Spain's position between Europe and Africa influenced its history, as mentioned in the text?

• It led to economic prosperity

• It had a large influence on its religious history

• It caused political instability

• It promoted technological innovation

What does the text imply about Spain's geographical appearance?

• It looks like it is being pulled to the east

• It looks like it is being pushed into the Atlantic Ocean

• It appears to be moving towards Africa

• It seems to be isolated from the rest of Europe