WorksheetsColumbus and Cabot
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following was a reason that Christopher Columbus explored North America?
He was looking for safer, faster route to France.
He wanted to discover America.
He was looking for a safer, faster route to the Asia to bring back riches such as silk, gold, and spices.
He was looking for a northwest passage to Canada.
Which of the following was NOT an obstacle Christopher Columbus faced on his journey?
He didn’t have any maps or navigational tools.
It was a long hard trip with storms and bad weather along the way.
He and his crew had to fight with the Indians when they first landed.
His crew became worried and wanted to turn back.
Christopher Columbus’ biggest accomplishment was ________________.
discovering islands off the coast of the North America and getting credit for discovering America.
discovering a sea route to Asia
discovering gold
discovering Canada
One important result of Christopher Columbus’ discovery was that ____________.
he found a shorter route to Asia.
it encouraged other people to explore North America
it made France rich.
he discovered and explored Canada
Which of the following shows how Christopher Columbus cooperated with the American Indians?
He traded goods with the Indians.
He decided to stay in North America with the Indians and never returned to Spain.
He brought diseases to the Indians.
He stole gold from the Indians.
Which of the following shows a conflict between Christopher Columbus and the American Indians?
He and his crew fought the Indians when they landed on shore
He captured some of the Indians and took them back to Europe as slaves.
He traded food and supplies with the Indians.
He didn’t encounter any Indians.
Which of the following was a reason that John Cabot explored North America?
He was looking for a faster route from Italy to England.
He wanted to discover America.
He wanted to find a southwest passage to the Bahamas.
He was looking for a safer, faster northwest route to Asia to bring back riches.
Which of the following was NOT an obstacle John Cabot faced on his journey?
He did not take enough food for the journey.
The Indians living in Canada did not welcome him.
He didn’t have any maps or navigational tools.
He encountered rough waters and bad weather.
John Cabot’s biggest accomplishment was ________________.
he traded with the Indians
he discovered the Bahamas
he discovered a sea route to Asia
he was the first explorer to claim the mainland of North America in Canada (Newfoundland)
One important result of John Cabot’s discovery was that ____________.
he set up trade with the Indians living in Canada.
his journey made Spain richer.
he found a shorter route to North America which led to England being able to establish more colonies.
he discovered a shorter route to Asia.
Which of the following shows how John Cabot cooperated with the American Indians?
There were no known encounters between Cabot and the Indians.
He brought some back to Europe as slaves.
The Indians taught him how to grow corn.
He and his crew destroyed the Indian villages
What do Christopher Columbus and John Cabot have in common?
They both sailed for the country of Spain.
They both encountered Indians when they arrived in North America.
They were both looking for a faster, safer route to Asia.
They were both captured Indians and brought them back as slaves.
Which of the following demonstrates the interdependence and trade between Christopher Columbus and the Indians?
Columbus gave the Indians beaded necklaces and small bells and the Indians gave the crew unusual
fruits and bread.
Columbus gave the Indians gold and the Indians gave the crew horses.
Columbus gave the Indians spices and the Indians gave the crew pigs.
Columbus gave the Indians gold and the Indians gave the crew spices.
The Columbian Exchange is the movement of plants, animals, and people between Europe and North America. North America sent goods such as potatoes and corn to Europe. Europe sent _____________to North America.
peanuts and squash
horses and pigs
coconuts and tomatoes
watermelon and oranges
Which of the following discoveries of John Cabot demonstrates the interdependence and trade between North America and Europe.
He found horses and brought them back to Europe.
He found gold and brought it back to Europe.
He found silk and brought it back to Europe.
He found rich fishing areas and brought the fish back to Europe.
