Early European Explorers

According to the passage, what actions did Columbus and his men take that harmed the native people?

• Columbus and his men hurt the native people through slavery, war, and cruel actions, destroying their community, culture, and land.

• Columbus and his men helped the native people build new homes and schools.

• Columbus and his men traded peacefully with the native people and respected their traditions.

• Columbus and his men taught the native people new farming techniques and protected their land.

What did Columbus believe about the native people when he first saw them?

• He thought they had no culture or religion and believed they could be easily conquered and enslaved.

• He believed they were highly advanced in science and technology.

• He thought they were descendants of European settlers.

• He believed they were already Christians.

Read the passage about Columbus Day. True or False: Columbus respected the rights of the native people living on the islands he found.

• True

• False

What resource did Columbus decide to exploit on the island when he was not making much money from other activities?

• He decided to exploit people by enslaving them.

• He decided to exploit gold mines on the island.

• He decided to exploit the island's timber resources.

• He decided to exploit the island's fishing industry.

Read the passage about Columbus Day. Which of the following actions did Columbus NOT take according to the passage?

• Enslaved natives

• Respected native rights

• Kidnapped natives

• Forced natives to work for settlers

How did Columbus punish the natives when he thought they were planning to attack?

• He sent four hundred soldiers to scare them and punished the native victims instead of the Spanish man.

• He gave them gifts to win their trust.

• He ignored the situation and did nothing.

• He asked the Spanish man to apologize to the natives.

According to the passage about Columbus Day, why does the author believe Columbus's actions should not be seen as heroic?

• Because his actions led to harm and suffering for indigenous people.

• Because he discovered new lands peacefully.

• Because he was celebrated for his kindness to all people.

• Because he never actually sailed to the Americas.

According to the passage, what was one negative consequence of Columbus's arrival in the Americas?

• The destruction of native communities and cultures.

• The immediate establishment of democratic governments.

• The discovery of gold mines by the natives.

• The unification of all indigenous tribes.

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• Spain

• Italy

• Portugal

• France

Name one of the ships Columbus sailed with on his journey in 1492.

• Niña

• Mayflower

• Endeavour

• Beagle