Questions about the Taino and Christopher Columbus

What were the Taino girls doing when they saw the ships?

• Fishing by the shore

• Walking in the shade of palm trees

• Playing in the water

• Building a sandcastle

What did the Taino girls see approaching the shore?

• Small fishing boats

• Large strange boats with huge sails

• A group of dolphins

• A storm

Who was leading the voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Amerigo Vespucci

What did the economic worldview of the Renaissance encourage?

• Isolation from other countries

• Reduction in business ventures

• Expansion and growth

• Decrease in trade

What was a key factor in the growth of trade during the Renaissance?

• Decrease in manufacturing

• Expansion of commerce

• Isolation from other regions

• Decline of the merchant class

Who initially bought spices in India to transport them to Europe?

• Italian merchants

• Arab merchants

• European traders

• Indian traders

What was the final destination for the goods after being sold in Venice?

• Back to India

• Across Europe

• To Africa

• To the Americas

What reason is given for expanding Christianity in the text?

• To gain wealth

• To follow the wishes of Jesus

• To establish trade routes

• To build alliances