The Legacy of Columbus

The Legacy of Columbus

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History

5th Grade

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Frank Harvey Piper

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Christopher Columbus's primary goal during his first voyage in 1492?

To find a westward route to Asia

To discover the Americas

To explore the Caribbean islands

To spread Christianity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which monarchs sponsored Christopher Columbus's first voyage?

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

King Henry and Queen Elizabeth

King Charles and Queen Anne

King Philip and Queen Maria

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Columbian Exchange?

The transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds

The trade of gold and silver between Europe and the Americas

The exchange of cultural practices between European explorers and indigenous peoples

The introduction of European languages to the Americas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the negative consequences of Columbus's voyages mentioned in the passage?

The exploitation and oppression of indigenous peoples

The discovery of new trade routes

The spread of Christianity

The establishment of new European settlements

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What movement has emerged in recent years regarding Columbus's legacy?

Advocating for the replacement of Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day

Promoting Columbus as a hero of exploration

Celebrating Columbus's discovery of the New World

Encouraging the study of European colonization