America Before Columbus Part 2

What was the primary use of wood in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Building materials for homes and castles

• Fuel for heating and cooking

• Manufacturing tools and furniture

• All of the above

How did warfare contribute to deforestation in Europe?

• Armies used yew wood for bows

• Smelting ovens for iron weapons were fueled by wood

• Forests were cleared to create battlefields

• Both A and B

What motivated the Queen of Spain to finance Christopher Columbus's voyage?

• To establish new trade routes with Africa

• To find a shortcut to India for treasures, trade, and land

• To spread Christianity to new territories

• To compete with Portugal's naval power

What was the primary background of the men who eventually joined Christopher Columbus's crew?

• Experienced sailors and navigators seeking adventure

• Illiterates, petty criminals, and murderers avoiding the gallows

• Wealthy merchants and noblemen looking for new opportunities

• Skilled craftsmen and artisans hoping to establish new colonies

What was the actual location where Christopher Columbus and his crew first sighted land in October 1492?

• The coast of India

• An island in the Caribbean

• The eastern coast of Africa

• A remote island in the Pacific Ocean