Exploration and Discovery: Christopher Columbus

In which year did Christopher Columbus set sail on his famous voyage?

• 1485

• 1512

• 1492

• 1500

What was Christopher Columbus's main goal for his voyage?

• To find a western route to Asia

• To explore the North Pole

• To discover Australia

• To circumnavigate the globe

Which ships did Columbus sail with on his 1492 voyage?

• Santa Maria, Pinta, and Nina

• Mayflower, Beagle, and Victoria

• Endeavour, Enterprise, and Discovery

• Titanic, Britannic, and Olympic

Who supported Columbus's 1492 voyage?

• Isabel and Ferdinand, monarchs of Spain

• Henry VIII of England

• Queen Elizabeth I of England

• Louis XIV of France

What was a major misconception about the world during Columbus's time?

• The world was flat

• There was a vast continent between Europe and Asia

• The moon was made of cheese

• The sun revolved around the Earth

What was the impact of European exploration on indigenous populations?

• Increased cultural exchange

• Introduction of new crops

• Spread of diseases

• All of the above

Which explorer is credited with discovering the New World in 1492?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

I discovered the Americas

• De Gama

• Columbus

• Dias

• Magellan