Discovery of the Americas Quiz

Who was the first European to set foot in the Americas before Columbus?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Leif Eriksen

• Vasco de Gama

• Christopher Columbus

What was the initial belief about Columbus' discovery?

• He had discovered Australia.

• He had reached the Indies.

• He had found a route to Africa.

• He had discovered a new continent.

Which explorer's journey confirmed that Columbus had not reached Asia?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco de Gama

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Leif Eriksen

How did the discovery of the Americas affect the average European?

• It led to immediate economic prosperity.

• It caused widespread panic.

• It had little impact on their daily lives.

• It was a major life-changing event.

Which European nation was primarily focused on Indian Ocean trade after the discovery of the Americas?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England