Christopher Columbus and His Voyages

What was the prevailing belief about the Earth's shape among the general population at the end of the 15th century?

• Spherical

• Flat

• Cylindrical

• Cuboid

Why did European powers need to find new maritime trade routes to the East?

• To avoid sea monsters

• The Ottoman Empire controlled existing land routes

• To discover new continents

• To test new ship designs

Who initially rejected Christopher Columbus's proposal for a westward voyage to the Indies?

• The Catholic Monarchs

• Vasco da Gama

• John II of Portugal

• The Ottoman Empire

What were the names of the three ships that Christopher Columbus used for his first voyage across the Atlantic?

• La Pinta, La Niña, and La Santa María

• The Mayflower, The Endeavour, and The Golden Hind

• The Victoria, The Trinidad, and The San Antonio

• The Discovery, The Resolution, and The Adventure

On what date was land first sighted during Christopher Columbus's first voyage, leading to the discovery of the Americas?

• August 3, 1492

• September 6, 1492

• October 12, 1492

• December 25, 1492