Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration

What was the primary reason Europeans were seeking a sea route to India in the late 15th century?

• To trade for fabrics and spices

• To find new lands for settlement

• To spread Christianity

• To establish military bases

Which two countries were the main seafaring nations during Columbus's time?

• Germany and Denmark

• England and the Netherlands

• Portugal and Spain

• Italy and France

What did Columbus mistakenly believe he had reached when he landed in the New World?

• Africa

• Australia

• Asia

• Antarctica

What was the main goal of Columbus's second voyage?

• To map the coastline

• To find gold

• To establish a colony

• To find a new route to Asia

What was one of the significant impacts of Columbus's voyages on the indigenous populations?

• They were largely unaffected

• They suffered from diseases brought by Europeans

• They gained new technologies

• They formed alliances with Europeans