I WONDER - Was Christopher Columbus Spanish?

The transcript discusses Christopher Columbus's efforts to find a faster route to Asia. Initially, Columbus was not commissioned by the King and Queen of Spain, and his birthplace remains a mystery. He proposed his plan to Portugal, England, and France, but they declined. Eventually, Spain commissioned him, hoping to improve trade with Asia, which offered goods like silk not available in Europe.

Who commissioned Columbus for his journey?

• The King of England

• The King of Portugal

• The King of France

• The King and Queen of Spain

What is the mystery surrounding Columbus's origins?

• He was born in Spain

• He was born in England

• He was born in Italy or Portugal

• He was born in France

Which countries initially rejected Columbus's proposal for a new route?

• Portugal, England, and France

• Spain, Portugal, and France

• Spain, England, and France

• Portugal, Spain, and England

What was Columbus's main goal in finding a new route?

• To discover new lands

• To find a faster route to Asia

• To map the Atlantic Ocean

• To establish a new colony

What was one of the main goods Spain hoped to trade for if Columbus succeeded?

• Tea

• Silk

• Spices

• Gold