WorksheetsChristoper Columbus
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Where was Christopher Columbus born?
a)
The New World
b)
Portugal
c)
Spain
d)
Italy
2.
Columbus believed he could find a shortcut to the
a)
Indies
b)
Spain
c)
Italy
d)
America
3.
The King of _______________ refused to provide money for Christopher's trip.
a)
Italy
b)
Santa Maria
c)
Portugal
d)
America
4.
In the year _______ Christopher Columbus set sail.
a)
2016
b)
1492
c)
1992
d)
1942
5.
Which is not true?
a)
Columbus was born in Italy
b)
Columbus received three ships and a crew from the King and Queen of Spain
c)
Columbus found a shortcut to the Indies
d)
The journey across the Atlantic took two months
6.
What did Colmbus name the native people he saw?
a)
Indians
b)
Americans
c)
Humans
d)
People
7.
Which of the following was NOT one of his ships?
a)
Nina
b)
Pinta
c)
Isabella
d)
Santa Maria
8.
Why was Christopher Colmbus very important?
a)
He believed he found the shortcut to the Indies
b)
He first used the word "Indians"
c)
He discovered a whole new continent
d)
He was one of the bravest explorers of all times.
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