Christopher Columbus and Queen Isabella Quiz

What year did Queen Isabella of Spain marry Ferdinand of Aragon?

• 1492

• 1469

• 1479

• 1504

Which skill did Christopher Columbus NOT learn while in Portugal?

• Reading

• Navigation

• Farming

• Seamanship

Why did Queen Isabella’s advisors believe Columbus’s voyage was doomed to failure?

• They thought the world was flat

• They believed ships were not strong enough and Asia was too far away

• They thought Columbus was too young

• They believed Spain was too poor

Explain why Columbus called the people he met on the island “Indians.”

• He thought he was in Africa

• He assumed he was somewhere near India

• He wanted to honor India

• He was told by Queen Isabella to use that name

Analyze the reasons why Columbus was eventually able to secure support from Queen Isabella for his voyage, despite initial rejection.

• He bribed the queen’s advisors

• The queen decided in his favor after a messenger caught up with him, and she was willing to sell her jewels if necessary to fund the trip

• He promised to conquer new lands for Spain

• He threatened to go to England for support

What is the main task students are asked to complete in the "Queen Isabella and Christopher Columbus: Activity"?

• Write an essay about Queen Isabella's childhood

• Complete a graphic organizer about Christopher Columbus's experiences

• Draw a map of Columbus's voyages

• Memorize the names of Columbus's ships

According to the activity, what should students use to support their answers in the graphic organizer?

• Their imagination

• Evidence from the selection

• Internet research

• Personal opinions

What is the main question the graphic organizer is designed to answer?

• Why did Queen Isabella support Columbus?

• What experiences prepared Christopher Columbus to become the "Admiral of the Ocean Seas"?

• How many voyages did Columbus make?

• What countries did Columbus visit?

How many experiences are students asked to identify in the graphic organizer?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Why might it be important for students to cite evidence from the selection when completing the graphic organizer?

• To show they can draw well

• To demonstrate understanding and support their answers with facts

• To make the organizer look colorful

• To guess what Columbus did