BP Christopher Columbus Quiz
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STEPHANIE GOLDRING
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
1. Why is Christopher Columbus such an important historical figure?
a. He proved once and for all that the earth is round.
b. His discovery led to the colonization of the Americas.
c. He opened up a new trade route to Asia.
d He was the greatest mapmaker of his time.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
2. Which of the following terms best describes Columbus's relationship with his brother, Bartolomeo?
a. Archenemies
b. Friendly rivals
c. Perfect strangers
d. Business partners
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
3. What was Columbus's primary motivation for his voyage across the Atlantic?
a. The desire for riches and power.
b. A profound devotion to the Spanish royal family.
c. His fervent interest in geography.
d. The potential to chart unexplored territory.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
4. What area did Columbus explore?
a. The eastern coast of Asia
b. The eastern coast of the present-day United States
c. The western coast of the present-day United States
d. The Caribbean Sea
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
5. Which word best describes the Arawak people?
a. Docile
b. Hostile
c. Greedy
d. Wary
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
6. When Columbus arrived in the Americas, he called the
natives Indians, even though they looked and sounded nothing like people from India. What can you conclude from this fact?
a. Columbus had problems with his vision and hearing.
b. Columbus was illiterate.
c. Columbus was determined to cover up his mistakes.
d. Columbus knew virtually nothing about Indian culture.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
7. How did Columbus become the governor of
Hispaniola?
a. He was elected by the island's inhabitants
b. He inherited the post from the previous governor
c. He deposed the previous governor and took the post by force
d. He was given the title in advance by the king and queen of Spain
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