Columbus Quiz for Indigenous Peoples Day

Who inhabited the Americas for thousands of years before Columbus' arrival?

• Vikings

• Native Americans

• Egyptians

• Chinese

When did the Vikings reach the Americas, and who led them?

• 1492 AD, Christopher Columbus

• 1620 AD, Pilgrims

• 1000 AD, Leif Ericson

• 1776 AD, George Washington

Why did Columbus initially embark on his voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?

• To find a new route to Asia

• To explore the Pacific Ocean

• To conquer new land

• To escape political turmoil in Europe

Where did Columbus first land in the Americas, and what did he mistake it for?

• Bahamas, the Indies

• Cuba, China

• Hispaniola, Japan

• Florida, India

What name did Columbus mistakenly give to the people he encountered?

• Aztecs

• Incas

• Indios

• Mayans

Where did Columbus arrive in December 1492, and who inhabited this island?

• Cuba, Aztecs

• Puerto Rico, Incas

• Jamaica, Maya

• Hispaniola, Taíno

What were some of Columbus' actions towards Native Americans that had devastating impacts on their populations and cultures?

• Established schools and hospitals

• Established peaceful trade relations

• Exploited them for labor and resources

• Promoted cultural exchange

What percentage of the Native American population was lost in the 130 years following the first contact with Europeans?

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

• 95%

Why is Columbus more prominently remembered compared to the Vikings who also reached the Americas earlier?

• Columbus established permanent settlements

• Columbus' voyage had lasting global implications

• Vikings were more interested in trade than conquest

• Columbus discovered more land

What did Columbus mistakenly believe about the Earth?

• That it was flat

• That it was smaller than it actually is

• That is was larger than it actually is

• That it was a perfect sphere