- 1. When did Christopher Columbus discover the West Indies?
A) 1776
B) 1520
C) 1492
D) 1650
- 2. Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage to the West Indies?
A) Portugal
B) Spain
C) England
D) France
- 3. Which island did Christopher Columbus first land on in the Caribbean?
A) Haiti
B) Jamaica
C) Cuba
D) San Salvador
- 4. Which Italian city was Christopher Columbus born in?
A) Genoa
B) Rome
C) Florence
D) Venice
- 5. How many voyages to the Americas did Christopher Columbus make in total?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 2
D) 4
- 6. How did Christopher Columbus and his crew navigate during their voyages?
A) Using road maps
B) Using the stars and a compass
C) By reading ancient scrolls
D) Following the scent of land
- 7. What was the original purpose of Christopher Columbus's voyage?
A) To reach Antarctica
B) To discover Australia
C) To explore North America
D) To find a westward route to Asia
- 8. What title did Christopher Columbus hold?
A) King of the West Indies
B) Admiral of the Ocean Sea
C) Prince of Exploration
D) Duke of the New World
- 9. What were the indigenous people of the Caribbean called by Christopher Columbus?
A) Indians
B) Mayans
C) Arawaks
D) Aztecs
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