Columbus Extra Credit

Before receiving funding from Spain, which country's leadership first rejected Columbus's proposal for a westward voyage?

• Italy

• Portugal

• England

• France

Upon his first arrival, what was Columbus most interested in that the native population possessed, and why was it so important to him?

• Their sailing techniques, because he wanted to improve his own skills.

• Gold, because he needed to prove the voyage was profitable to the Spanish Crown.

• New spices, because they were highly valued for European cooking.

• Their language, because he needed to establish clear communication.

According to the video, what was the primary purpose of Columbus's second voyage to the Caribbean?

• To establish colonies for Spain

• To find a faster route to China

• To explore the coast of South America

• To prove the Earth was round

Due to the mismanagement of the Hispaniola settlement, what action did King Ferdinand take against Columbus after his third voyage?

• He was executed for his crimes against the native people.

• He was given more ships and crew for a final voyage.

• He was promoted to Admiral of the Ocean Sea.

• He was arrested and returned to Spain.

According to the video's conclusion, what did Columbus likely believe about the lands he had explored up until the day he died?

• That he had discovered a new continent previously unknown to Europeans.

• That his voyages were a complete financial failure.

• That the Spanish Crown had treated him fairly for his discoveries.

• That he had successfully reached the coast of Asia.