Exploration and Myths of Christopher Columbus

The video explores the expansion of European exploration, focusing on the Portuguese and Spanish efforts. It introduces Christopher Columbus, his background, and his ambitions to reach Asia. The video dispels myths about Columbus, such as being the first European to discover the Americas and the belief that he proved the world was round. It details Columbus's calculations, his proposal to European courts, and his eventual voyage funded by Spain, leading to his discovery of the New World.

What was the significant invention that helped the Portuguese expand their exploration?

• The caravel

• The compass

• The sextant

• The astrolabe

Which monarchs united Spain and began looking outward for exploration opportunities?

• Charles V and Philip II

• Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette

• Henry VII and Elizabeth I

• Ferdinand and Isabella

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

• Paris

• Genoa

• Madrid

• Lisbon

Which book greatly influenced Columbus's dreams of exploration?

• The Travels of Marco Polo

• The Odyssey

• The Divine Comedy

• The Prince

Who were the first Europeans known to have discovered the Americas?

• The Vikings

• The French

• The Portuguese

• The Spanish

What was the common belief about the shape of the Earth during Columbus's time?

• Triangular

• Square

• Round

• Flat

What was Columbus's incorrect estimation of the Earth's circumference?

• 25,000 miles

• 16,000 to 18,000 miles

• 30,000 miles

• 20,000 miles

Which country finally agreed to sponsor Columbus's voyage?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

• England

Where did Columbus first make landfall in the New World?

• Florida

• Hispaniola

• San Salvador

• Cuba

What modern-day countries are located on the island Columbus named Hispaniola?

• Trinidad and Tobago

• Cuba and Jamaica

• Puerto Rico and the Bahamas

• Haiti and the Dominican Republic