Columbus and Cabot

Which of the following was a reason that Christopher Columbus explored North America?

• He was looking for safer, faster route to France.

• He was looking for a safer, faster route to the Asia to bring back riches such as silk, gold, and spices.

• He wanted to discover America.

• 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 gold

• discovering a sea route to Asia

• 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 didn’t encounter any Indians.

• He traded food and supplies with the 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.