Colombus

What year did Christopher Columbus set off on his journey to find a new route to India?

• • A) 1490

• • B) 1492

• • C) 1500

• • D) 1485

Who did Columbus work for during his voyages?

• • A) The King and Queen of England

• • B) The King and Queen of Spain

• • C) The Pope

• • D) The Italian government

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According to Professor Anna Craig, why is Columbus considered a hero?

• • A) He discovered America

• • B) He was the first European to reach India

• • C) He found gold and silver

• • D) He started the colonization of the Western hemisphere

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What was one of the main criticisms of Columbus mentioned by Dr. Guillermo Delgado?

• • A) His navigation skills

• • C) His lack of ambition

• • B) His cruel treatment of native people

• • D) His failure to find India

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Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492 when there were no people living there.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Columbus's voyages were primarily driven by the desire for wealth and power.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Both historians agree that Columbus was a hero without any flaws (negative quality).

• TRUE

• FALSE

The exchange initiated by Columbus benefited the Old World more than the New World.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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