- 1. When did Christopher Columbus discover the West Indies for Spain?
A) 1620
B) 1492
C) 1519
D) 1776
- 2. Which explorer did Columbus initially seek support from before Spain?
A) Italy
B) England
C) Portugal
D) France
- 3. Which Caribbean island did Columbus first land on during his expedition?
A) Jamaica
B) Haiti
C) San Salvador
D) Cuba
- 4. What was the name of the admiral appointed by Spain to investigate Columbus' actions in the West Indies?
A) Hernan Cortes
B) Pedro Alvares Cabral
C) Francisco de Bobadilla
D) Vasco Nunez de Balboa
- 5. What was the name of the treaty signed between Spain and Portugal that aimed to divide the newly discovered lands?
A) Treaty of Madrid
B) Treaty of Tordesillas
C) Treaty of Columbus
D) Treaty of Seville
- 6. How many total voyages did Columbus make to the Americas?
A) 8
B) 4
C) 2
D) 6
- 7. What title did Columbus receive from the Spanish monarchs for his accomplishments?
A) Duke of the West Indies
B) Lord of New Spain
C) Admiral of the Ocean Sea
D) Governor of the New World
- 8. Which modern-day country is believed to most closely represent Columbus' landing site in the West Indies?
A) The Bahamas
B) Cuba
C) Puerto Rico
D) Jamaica
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