Columbus v History

What was Christopher Columbus's original mission?

• To discover America

• To find a better trade route to India

• To prove the world was round

• To colonize the New World

Who were the first Europeans to visit what would later be known as America, before Columbus?

• The Spanish

• The Vikings

• The Greeks

• The Romans

What misconception did people NOT have about the world during Columbus's time?

• The world was round

• The world was surrounded by water

• The world was flat

• The world was infinite

What did Columbus do upon encountering the natives in the colonies he founded?

• He traded with them peacefully

• He taught them European ways

• He immediately returned to Spain

• He took them prisoner

What was the impact of Columbus's voyages on the Native American population?

• It had no significant impact

• It led to cultural exchange

• It wiped out 90% of the population

• It resulted in the spread of diseases

How did Columbus's governance in Hispaniola affect the native population?

• He encouraged peaceful coexistence

• He established a democratic society

• He enslaved and tortured them

• He improved their living conditions

What alternative names are used to celebrate Columbus Day in some places?

• Columbus's Arrival Day

• Día de la Raza and Native American Day

• Explorer's Day

• New World Day

Why is the celebration of Columbus Day controversial?

• Because of the weather conditions it brings

• Because it marks the beginning of colonialism and suffering for Native Americans

• Because it is not celebrated worldwide

• Because Columbus didn't actually discover America