Christopher Columbus Quiz

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• Madrid, Spain

• Lisbon, Portugal

• Genoa, Italy

• Sydney, Australia

What business made Columbus a rich man?

• Exploration

• Tourism

• Map making

• Trading jewels

Which direction did Columbus argue was faster to reach China, Japan, and India?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Which country finally agreed to help Columbus with his voyage?

• France

• Portugal

• England

• Spain

In what year did Columbus set sail with the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria?

• 1842

• 1492

• 1942

• 1542

What did Columbus name the island he landed on October 12, 1942?

• Hispaniola

• The Indies

• Panama

• Trinidad