Christopher Columbus Quiz

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• New York, USA

• Sydney, Australia

• Lisbon, Portugal

• Madrid, Spain

What business made Columbus a rich man?

• Fishing

• Farming

• Trading

• Mapmaking

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

• West

• East

• North

• South

Which country finally agreed to help Columbus with his voyage?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

In what year did Columbus set sail with three ships?

• 1942

• 1492

• 1842

• 1992

What did Columbus name the island he landed on?

• The Indies

• Hispaniola

• Panama

• Florida

What did the native people enjoy using?

• Bicycles

• Cars

• Televisions

• Cellphones and desktop computers

When did Columbus return to Spain and was hailed as a hero?

• 1993

• 1843

• 1493

• 1939

Which TV show did Columbus appear on?

• The Tonight Show

• Good Morning America

• Larry King Live

• Oprah Winfrey Show

Where is Columbus buried?

• Valladolid

• Barcelona

• Seville

• Madrid