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What was Christopher Columbus looking for when he sailed from Europe to the Americas in 1492?

• New lands to conquer

• Gold and silver

• Trade routes with Africa

• A quicker route to Asia

What did Christopher Columbus incorrectly call the Indigenous peoples he met in the Americas?

• Indians

• Incas

• Aztecs

• Mayans

What happened to the Santa Maria, one of the ships Columbus sailed with, on December 25, 1492?

• It sank in a storm

• It was captured by pirates

• It reached the East Indies successfully

• It hit a reef and was damaged beyond repair

What disease did many sailors suffer from during Columbus' voyages due to a lack of fruits and vegetables in their diet?

• Cholera

• Scurvy

• Malaria

• Yellow fever

What did Columbus bring back to Europe from the islands in the Caribbean?

• Avocados, pineapples, pumpkins, and corn

• Gold and silver

• Silk and spices

• Jewels and precious stones

What did Columbus mistakenly believe about the world that made it difficult for him to find a crew for his voyages?

• The world was round

• The world was square

• The world was hollow

• Many still believed that the world was flat

What was the name of the flagship of Columbus' journey to the Americas?

• Niña

• Santa Maria

• Mayflower

• Pinta

What did Columbus do with the Indigenous peoples he met in the Americas?

• Ignored them completely

• Shared knowledge and resources

• Traded with them peacefully

• Took them as prisoners and servants

What impact did diseases brought by Columbus have on the Indigenous peoples in the Americas?

• Made them stronger

• Had no effect

• Improved their immunity

• Wiped out almost 95% of the population

How did Christopher Columbus die?

• He became very ill and died in 1506

• In battle with Indigenous peoples

• From old age

• In a shipwreck