History vs. Columbus

Open Ended

What distinguished the colonial practices of slavery and warfare from those that Native Americans had engaged in among themselves?

Open Ended

Why might Native Americans living today be uncomfortable with Columbus Day as it has been celebrated through most of the 20th century?

Open Ended

Do humanity’s moral standards change with time, or are there certain things that would shock people in any era?

Multiple Choice

Who were the first Europeans to visit the Americas?

• A) Italians

• B) Spaniards

• C) Norse

Multiple Choice

What was Columbus trying to find in his expedition?

• A) India

• B) Atlantis

• C) Fountain of Youth

Multiple Choice

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

• A) All government offices closed nationwide

• B) Only federal government offices closed

• C) All federal and some state government offices closed

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Imprisoned by the king for excessive brutality

• B) Overthrown in a native rebellion

• C) Lost re-election bid to Bartolomé de las Casas

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Arrival of Europeans and the Spanish languages

• B) The heritage of indigenous and mixed cultures

• C) Spirits of dead ancestors