🌍Social Studies Chapter 2 Lesson 2

What was Christopher Columbus’ main goal on his famous voyage?

• To sail west to Asia.

• To find gold in Africa.

• To discover Australia.

• To build a new city.

Why did Columbus write in his journal that “everyone breathed afresh and rejoiced…”?

• Because his men were relieved to see sight of land.

• Because they found gold.

• Because they met the Taino people.

• Because they saw a rainbow.

Why did Columbus call the Taino people “Indians”?

• He believed he was in India.

• He thought they were from Africa.

• He wanted to give them a new name.

• He was told to by the king.

What is the significance of Columbus Day?

• It honors Columbus’ landing in North America.

• It celebrates the discovery of gold.

• It marks the founding of the first colony.

• It remembers the first ship built by Columbus.

How can the conquistador Hernan Cortes best be described?

• Hostile

• Friendly

• Peaceful

• Curious

What happened to Ferdinand Magellan during his journey?

• He was killed before he could circumnavigate the world.

• He became king of Spain.

• He found the Grand Canyon.

• He built the first empire.

Which explorer explored lands closest to the eastern parts of Texas?

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernan Cortes

What was the result of Coronado’s expedition?

• Finding the Grand Canyon

• Discovering gold in Africa

• Building a new empire

• Meeting the Taino people

What does the word “patron” mean?

• A person who supports the work of another person or organization, often with money.

• A conqueror.

• A group of nations ruled by one authority.

• A journey for a purpose.

What is a “conquistador”?

• A conqueror.

• A traveler.

• A supporter.

• A ruler.