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