Christopher Columbus Quiz

What is an anecdote?

• A long and boring story about a fictional incident or person.

• A scientific explanation of a phenomenon.

• A collection of jokes and puns.

• A short and interesting story about a real incident or person.

What animal did Christopher Columbus introduce into the new world?

• Horse

• Pig

• Sheep

• Chicken

After he was turned down by three countries, who finally sponsored Columbus' trip?

• The czar of Russia

• The pope

• The king and queen of what is now Spain

• The king of England

Which of these was the ship Columbus' captained?

• Pinta

• Mayflower

• Nina

• Santa Maria

Where did Columbus make landfall?

• San Salvador, Bahamas

• Cuba

• Haiti

• Honduras

In all, how many voyages did Columbus between Spain and the New World?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What was Columbus's primary motivation for his voyage across the Atlantic?

• To find a new route to India, China, Japan and the Spice Islands.

• To discover new lands and expand his empire.

• To spread Christianity to the indigenous people.

• To search for gold and other valuable resources.

What country commissioned the voyage of Christopher Columbus?

• Spain

• England

• Italy

• Portugal

What country was Christopher Columbus born in?

• Italy

• Greece

• Australia

• France

What world leaders paid for Columbus expedition across the Altanic Ocean?

• Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand Of Spain

• Manuel I Of Portugal

• Michael the Third

• Napoleon