Who funded Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas?
WH 5.2 - Crossing the Atlantic

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Mr. Alkire
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
King Henry VIII of England
King Louis XIV of France
King John II of Portugal
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which technological advancements allowed Europeans to navigate confidently in the open ocean?
Lateen sails and astrolabes
Square sails and compasses
Lateen sails and compasses
Square sails and astrolabes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What motivated the Portuguese to explore Africa?
Religious fervor and desire for wealth
Curiosity and scientific exploration
Political power and territorial expansion
Cultural exchange and diplomatic relations
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which European country established the first permanent settlements in the Americas?
Spain
Portugal
England
France
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
It divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal
It established trade routes between Europe and Asia
It ended the conflict between European nations
It granted exclusive rights to England in the Americas
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which Viking explorer is believed to have reached North America before Christopher Columbus?
Leif Erikson
Erik the Red
Bjarni Herjólfsson
Thorvald Erikson
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main goal of European nations in exploring the Americas?
To find a direct route to Asia for trade
To establish colonies for political power
To spread Christianity to indigenous peoples
To discover new lands and resources
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