Christopher Columbus: A Historical Journey

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• Genoa

• Barcelona

• Venice

• Lisbon

What was Columbus' actual name?

• Cristoforo Colombo

• Christopher Columbo

• Cristobal Columbus

• Cristobal Colon

Which city-state did Columbus' family support during the political wrangling in Genoa?

• Sforza

• Adornos

• Medici

• Fregosos

Which kingdom was at the forefront of European discovery and exploration during Columbus' time?

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

Who did Columbus marry in 1479?

• Beatriz Enríquez de Harana

• Susanna Fontanarossa

• Felipa Perestrello e Moniz

• Isabella of Castile

Which Spanish monarchs eventually agreed to sponsor Columbus' westward expedition?

• Charles V and Joanna

• Henry VII and Elizabeth of York

• Philip II and Mary I

• Ferdinand and Isabella

What was the name of Columbus' flagship during his first voyage?

• Santa Maria

• Pinta

• Niña

• Victoria

Where did Columbus first land in the New World?

• Puerto Rico

• San Salvador

• Hispaniola

• Cuba

What did Columbus mistakenly believe he had reached upon discovering the Bahamas?

• India

• Australia

• China

• Japan

What was the primary goal of Columbus' second voyage?

• To find a western route to Asia

• To establish colonies

• To find gold

• To map the Caribbean