What did Columbus see on the night of October 11, 1492?

Columbus's Observations of Mysterious Light

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9th - 10th Grade
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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A distant light
A sea monster
A new land
A storm
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who did Columbus call to witness the light with him?
His first mate
Perugu Tierz
The ship's cook
A local guide
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Columbus describe the movement of the light?
Like a shooting star
Like a rolling wave
Like a flickering candle
Like a flying bird
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unusual behavior did the light exhibit according to Columbus's log?
It disappeared completely
It made a loud noise
It traveled with the ship
It changed colors
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some possible explanations for the light Columbus saw?
A passing ship
A reflection of the moon
A phosphorescent sea creature
A nearby island
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Columbus note about the light's final movement?
It circled the ship
It split into two
It rose into the atmosphere
It sank into the ocean
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