Christopher Columbus: The Businessman Explorer

The video explores the concept of the American Dream, highlighting figures like Rockefeller, Trump, and Gates, and compares them to Christopher Columbus, who is portrayed as a consummate businessman. Columbus's journey to discover a new trade route to the Far East is depicted as a major business venture, requiring royal investment due to the scale of the project. Despite initial setbacks, Columbus secured support from the Spanish monarchy, leading to the discovery of the New World. His story is presented as a testament to business acumen and perseverance.

Which of the following figures is compared to Columbus as a successful dreamer?

• Albert Einstein

• Rockefeller

• Steve Jobs

• Walt Disney

In the 15th century, which two countries were considered the Silicon Valleys of their time?

• Germany and Netherlands

• Spain and Portugal

• Italy and Greece

• France and England

What was the primary business of Spain and Portugal during Columbus's time?

• Discovery

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Banking

What was one of Columbus's main personal objectives?

• To establish a new religion

• To build the largest ship

• To become the richest man in the world

• To gain a title from the crown

What was the currency of the realm according to Columbus's understanding?

• Gold and silver

• Titles and honor

• Ships and crew

• Land and property

Why was it difficult for Columbus to obtain private financing for his voyage?

• He had no business plan

• He lacked a crew

• The scale of financing needed was too large

• He was not well-known

Which monarchs did Columbus approach after being rejected by Portugal?

• Philip II and Elizabeth I

• Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn

• Isabella and Ferdinand

• Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette

What was the outcome of Columbus's meeting with the Spanish monarchs?

• Immediate approval and funding

• A 7-year bureaucratic probe

• Complete rejection

• A partnership with Portugal

What did Columbus ultimately discover?

• A new island in the Pacific

• A new continent in Africa

• The New World

• A new route to Asia

How is Columbus's success described in terms of business?

• He established a new trade monopoly

• He became the wealthiest man in Europe

• He successfully sold a plan and acquired resources

• He failed to achieve his goals