Discovering America Quiz

Who is commonly credited with discovering America?

• Christopher Columbus

• Leif Erikson

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

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Which ships did Christopher Columbus sail with?

• Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria

• Mayflower, Santa Maria, Pinta

• Pinta, Mayflower, Nina

• Nina, Mayflower, Santa Maria

What was the method of travel for nomadic peoples to America during the Ice Age?

• Flying in hot air balloons

• Walking across a land bridge

• Sailing across the Atlantic

• Crossing the Bering Strait

Which of the following was a mighty civilization in Mesoamerica?

• Romans

• Greeks

• Aztecs

• Egyptians

What is the main theme of the song mentioned in the text?

• The geography of North America

• The history of European explorers

• The life of Christopher Columbus

• The early origins of America

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Which of these tribes spread throughout North and South America?

• Celts

• Mongols

• Vikings

• Native American tribes

Which civilization is NOT mentioned in the text?

• Romans

• Aztecs

• Mayas

• Incas

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What is the Bering Strait?

• An ocean current

• A land bridge used by nomadic peoples

• A river in South America

• A mountain range in North America

What does the song explore about America?

• The modern culture of America

• The wildlife of the region

• The geography of the continent

• The complicated answer to who discovered it

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Which of the following is NOT a ship associated with Columbus?

• Pinta

• Santa Maria

• Mayflower

• Nina

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