Christopher Columbus: A Historical Exploration

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• Paris, France

• Genoa, Italy

• Lisbon, Portugal

• Madrid, Spain

Which monarchs eventually agreed to support Columbus's voyage?

• The King of Portugal

• The King of France

• The King of England

• The King and Queen of Spain

What did Columbus believe about the size of the Earth?

• It was larger than it actually is

• It was smaller than it actually is

• It was flat

• It was the same size as it is today

What was Columbus's ultimate goal in his voyages?

• To prove the Earth was round

• To find a sea route to Asia

• To establish a new colony

• To find a new continent

What did Columbus mistakenly believe he had found when he reached the Bahamas?

• The Spice Islands

• The Americas

• India

• China

What name did Columbus give to the native people he encountered?

• Indians

• Europeans

• Africans

• Americans

What was one of the major consequences of Columbus's voyages for the native populations?

• They suffered from European diseases

• They established trade routes with Europe

• They were introduced to new foods

• They gained new technologies

What animal did Columbus introduce to the New World on his second voyage?

• Horses

• Cows

• Sheep

• Pigs

Why was Columbus eventually stripped of his title as governor?

• He discovered new lands

• He refused to return to Spain

• He mismanaged Hispaniola

• He failed to find gold

Who were the first Europeans to reach the Americas before Columbus?

• The Vikings

• The Spanish

• The French

• The Portuguese