The Journey of Christopher Columbus

Where did Columbus's journey begin?

• Italy

• Palos, Spain

• The Canary Islands

• India

Why did Columbus believe he could reach the East by sailing west?

• He thought the world was flat.

• He believed the world was smaller than people imagined.

• He wanted to avoid Africa.

• He had no other options.

How many ships were given to Columbus for his journey?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What was Columbus's strategy to keep his sailors from becoming afraid of the distance they were sailing?

• He promised them gold and riches.

• He told them the truth about the distance.

• He lied about the distances they had travelled.

• He threatened to punish them if they complained.

What signs did the sailors see that gave them hope during their voyage?

• Birds and a bush with berries.

• Dolphins and sharks.

• Stars and a full moon.

• Other ships in the distance.

What did Columbus and his sailors think they had reached when they spotted land?

• Europe

• Asia

• The Canary Islands

• The Caribbean

Who were the Native people that Columbus and his sailors encountered?

• Indians

• Aztecs

• Taíno

• Incas

What did Columbus's arrival in the Caribbean mark the beginning of?

• A period of peace and cooperation.

• A new era in the age of European exploration.

• A time of isolation for Europe.

• The end of the age of exploration.

How did Columbus's arrival impact the Taíno people?

• It brought prosperity and development to their society.

• It had no impact on their society.

• It marked the beginning of a period of violence and destruction.

• It led to a peaceful exchange of culture.

What did some sailors threaten to do if Columbus didn't change course during the voyage?

• They threatened to tell the authorities in Spain that Columbus had fallen overboard.

• They planned to stop sailing altogether.

• They threatened to mutiny and throw Columbus overboard.

• They asked Columbus to turn back immediately.