Explorers for Spain - Ch. 2, Lesson 2 Quiz

Who agreed to be Christopher Columbus's patrons and pay for his voyage?

• King Henry and Queen Elizabeth

• King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

• King Louis and Queen Marie

• King Charles and Queen Anne

In what year did Columbus land on an island in the Caribbean Sea?

• 1492

• 1500

• 1485

• 1510

Where did Columbus mistakenly think he had reached when he landed in the Caribbean?

• America

• Caribbean

• India

• Australia

Who went searching for the fountain of youth?

• Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernando de Soto

• Hernán Cortés

What was Magellan's goal when he sailed from Spain?

• To find a route to Africa

• To reach Asia by sailing west

• To discover Australia

• To explore Antarctica

What significant achievement did Magellan's crew accomplish after his death?

• They discovered America

• They were the first to sail all the way around the world

• They found a new route to India

• They conquered the Aztec empire

Who taught American Indians about Christianity?

• Catholic priests and missionaries

• Spanish explorers

• English settlers

• French traders

Why did King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella agree to sponsor Christopher Columbus?

• To gain riches and spread Christianity

• To discover new animal species

• To obtain silk and new plants

• To make allies and find new trade routes

What was the main goal for conquistadors in the Americas?

• To conquer land and gain wealth

• To discover new animal and plant species

• To make allies and friends with the natives

• To locate new sources of food and water

What was a common problem with food on ships?

• It was often infested with weevils and rats

• It was too spicy

• It was too mushy

• It was too sweet