Exploring the Voyages of Christopher Columbus

What was the main reason Columbus sailed west?

• To conquer new lands

• To escape persecution

• To prove the world was round

• To find a new route to Asia

Which country initially funded Columbus's voyage?

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• France

What year did Christopher Columbus embark on his first voyage?

• 1451

• 1492

• 1506

• 1477

Who were the native people Columbus first encountered?

• Mayans

• Taino

• Incas

• Aztecs

What was Columbus searching for in the New World?

• Silk

• Spices

• Gold

• New lands

What did Columbus do when he didn't find enough gold?

• Gave up

• Started a slave trade

• Explored further

• Returned to Spain

How did Columbus's actions affect the Taino population?

• Many died

• Population increased

• They were unaffected

• They thrived

What happened to Columbus after his governance was assessed?

• He was promoted

• He was arrested

• He was celebrated

• He retired peacefully

What was the outcome of Columbus's final voyage?

• He found a new continent

• He was not allowed to return to Hispaniola

• He discovered more gold

• He became governor again

How is Columbus's legacy viewed today?

• Not remembered

• Entirely positive

• Mixed

• Entirely negative