Columbus's Voyage and Discoveries

The video explores the historical journey of Christopher Columbus, who, with the support of Queen Isabella of Spain, set out to prove the Earth was round by sailing west to reach Asia. Departing in 1492 with three ships, Columbus discovered new lands, including the island of Guanahaní, later named San Salvador. He made three more voyages, discovering more territories and initiating cultural exchanges between Europe and the Americas. Despite believing he had found a new route to Asia, Columbus had actually discovered a new continent. The continent was later named America in honor of Amerigo Vespucci, who recognized it as a new landmass. The video concludes with a reflection on Columbus's legacy.

Who were the rulers of Spain during the time of Columbus's voyage?

• Isabel and Fernando

• Charles V and Philip II

• Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette

• Henry VIII and Elizabeth I

What was the common belief about the shape of the Earth before Columbus's voyage?

• Round and spherical

• Flat and square

• Triangular

• Hexagonal

Which queen provided financial support for Columbus's voyage?

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Isabella

• Queen Elizabeth

• Queen Anne

From which port did Columbus set sail on August 3, 1492?

• Barcelona

• Lisbon

• Palos

• Genoa

What were the names of Columbus's three ships?

• Santa Maria, Mayflower, Pinta

• Santa Maria, Nina, Pinta

• Mayflower, Santa Maria, Nina

• Pinta, Mayflower, Nina

Who was the first to spot land during Columbus's voyage?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Rodrigo de Triana

• Christopher Columbus

What was the name given to the island where Columbus first landed?

• Puerto Rico

• Honduras

• San Salvador

• Venezuela

Which of the following was NOT brought from America to Europe by Columbus?

• Horse

• Tomato

• Potato

• Chocolate

In which year did Christopher Columbus die?

• 1492

• 1506

• 1519

• 1521

Which country in South America is named after Columbus?

• Peru

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Colombia