Christopher Columbus Quiz

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• Sydney, Australia

• Lisbon, Portugal

• Genoa, Italy

• Madrid, Spain

What business made Columbus a rich man?

• Exploration

• Map making

• Trading spices

• Shipbuilding

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

• South

• West

• East

• North

Which country finally agreed to help Columbus with his voyage?

• Portugal

• France

• England

• Spain

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

• 1952

• 1452

• 1942

• 1492

Where is Christopher Columbus buried?

• Lisbon, Portugal

• Madrid, Spain

• Valladolid, Spain

• Seville, Spain