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