Christopher Columbus: Hero or Villain?

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• Paris, France

• Madrid, Spain

• Lisbon, Portugal

• Genoa, Italy

What was Columbus's father's occupation?

• Merchant

• Wool weaver

• Sailor

• Blacksmith

Which country first rejected Columbus's proposal for a westward sea route?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

What were the names of the three ships Columbus was given by Spain?

• The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria

• The Mayflower, the Santa Maria, and the Pinta

• The Pinta, the Mayflower, and the Nina

• The Nina, the Mayflower, and the Santa Maria

In what year did Columbus set sail on his famous voyage?

• 1451

• 1485

• 1500

• 1492

What was the first land Columbus spotted on his voyage?

• Cuba

• Hispaniola

• Jamaica

• San Salvador

Which tribe did Columbus and his men first encounter?

• Aztecs

• Taino

• Incas

• Mayans

What was Columbus's instruction to his crew regarding the Taino tribe?

• To treat them with kindness and respect

• To ignore them

• To enslave them

• To trade with them

Which tribe was known for cannibalism according to the text?

• Caribs

• Taino

• Aztecs

• Incas

What was Columbus's main goal in his voyages?

• To find a westward sea route to India

• To map the Atlantic Ocean

• To discover new lands

• To find gold