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Explorer: Christopher Columbus

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who were the first Europeans to visit the Americas?

a)

Italians

b)

Spanish

c)

Norse

2.

What was Columbus trying to find in his expedition?

a)

India

b)

Atlantis

c)

Fountain of Youth

3.

What is the official status of Columbus Day in the United States?

a)

All government offices closed nationwide

b)

Only federal offices are closed.

c)

All federal and some state offices are closed.

4.

How did Columbus's governorship of the Hispaniola colony end?

a)

Imprisoned by the King for excessive brutality.

b)

Overthrown by a native rebellion.

c)

Lost re-election bid to Bartolomé de las Casas

5.

What do some Latin American countries celebrate on holidays like Día de la Raza?

a)

A

Arrival of Europeans and the Spanish languages

b)

The heritage of indigenous and mixed cultures

c)

Spirits of dead ancestors

6.

What are some positive effects of the Columbian Exchange?

a)

High speed internet

b)

Democracy

c)

New foods and livestock

d)

Slavery

7.

What is a negative part of the Columbian Exchange?

a)

New foods and livestock

b)

High Speed Internet

c)

Slavery

d)

Democracy

8.

What was a goal of the European Explorers?

a)

Spanish Gold

b)

Better ships

c)

Faster route to Asia

d)

Horses for hunting

9.

What was a difficulty faced by European Explorers?

a)

Bad sunburns

b)

Huge Insects

c)

Hard work and disease

d)

Crowded conditions

10.

Columbus Day celebrates

a)

Enslaving of native people

b)

Having a Monday off

c)

The discovery of America

d)

The beginning of Fall