Christopher Columbus: Discoverer of the Americas

Question 1

In which century did Christopher Columbus make his voyages of exploration?

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15th century

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16th century

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17th century

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18th century

Question 2

Under whose patronage did Columbus undertake his expeditions?

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King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain

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King Henry VII of England

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Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire

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Pope Alexander VI

Question 3

Which of the following islands did Columbus first encounter during his voyages?

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The Bahamas

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Cuba

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Jamaica

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Hispaniola

Question 4

What was the name of the ship on which Columbus sailed on his first voyage?

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The Santa Maria

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The Mayflower

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The Endeavour

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The Golden Hind

Question 5

Which of the following countries did NOT participate in the Age of Exploration?

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Russia

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Portugal

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Spain

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France

Question 6

What was Christopher Columbus's primary motivation for embarking on his voyages?

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To discover a new trade route to Asia

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To prove that the world was round

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To establish permanent settlements in the New World

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To escape religious persecution in Europe

Question 7

In which year did Christopher Columbus embark on his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?

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1492

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1485

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1506

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1519

Question 8

Which landmass did Columbus initially believe he had reached after his first voyage?

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Asia

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North America

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South America

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Australia

Question 9

What was the name of the flagship used by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage?

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The Santa Maria

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The Nina

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The Mayflower

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The Golden Hind

Question 10

What was the primary impact of Columbus's discoveries on the indigenous peoples of the Americas?

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Widespread disease, displacement, and enslavement

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Increased trade and cultural exchange

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Improved healthcare and education

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Economic prosperity and technological advancements

Question 11

Which European country claimed control over the territories explored by Christopher Columbus?

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Spain

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England

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France

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Portugal

Question 12

What is Christopher Columbus primarily known for?

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Being the first European to reach the Americas

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Discovering the Pacific Ocean

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Establishing permanent colonies in the New World

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Circumnavigating the globe

Question 13

Which island was the first landmass encountered by Christopher Columbus in the Americas?

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San Salvador

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Cuba

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Hispaniola

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Jamaica

Question 14

Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor to the failure of Columbus's later voyages?

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Superior navigational skills of rival explorers

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Lack of adequate supplies and funding

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Conflicts with indigenous peoples

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Mutiny and disease among his crew

Question 15

What is considered the most significant historical impact of Christopher Columbus's voyages?

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They marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the Americas

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They led to the discovery of new trade routes to Asia

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They provided scientific evidence to support the theory of a spherical Earth

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They resulted in the establishment of permanent settlements in the New World

Question 16

How did Columbus's voyages impact the native peoples of the Americas in the short and long term?

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Short-term: violence and disease; long-term: displacement and loss of culture

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Short-term: trade and exchange; long-term: better living conditions

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Short-term: new ideas and technology; long-term: more power for native leaders

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Short-term: little impact; long-term: blending into European society

Question 17

What was the main financial motivation for Christopher Columbus's voyages, shared with Vasco da Gama?

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To find a faster sea route to Asia

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To spread Christianity

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To explore new lands

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To establish colonies

Question 18

What was the main reason Christopher Columbus embarked on his expeditions?

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To find gold and other riches

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To establish trading routes with India

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To spread Christianity

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To conquer new territories for Spain

Question 19

Which of these was NOT a major discovery made by Christopher Columbus?

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The Pacific Ocean

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The Caribbean Islands

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The North American mainland

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Central America

Question 20

What was the name of Columbus's lead ship on his first voyage?

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Santa Maria

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Nina

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Pinta

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Endeavour

Question 21

Which European country funded Columbus's voyages of exploration?

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Spain

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Portugal

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England

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France

Question 22

What was the main reason for Columbus's arrest and imprisonment?

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His harsh and cruel treatment of the indigenous population

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His failure to bring back enough treasure

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His attempt to conquer the Americas for himself

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His unauthorized exploration of the Americas

Question 23

What was the name of the indigenous group that Columbus encountered on his first voyage?

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Taino

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Aztecs

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Mayans

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Incas

Question 24

What year marked the start of Christopher Columbus's explorations?

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1492

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1502

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1512

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1522

Question 25

What was the primary motivation behind Christopher Columbus' westward voyage?

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To search for new trade routes to Asia

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To prove the flatness of the earth

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To spread Christianity to the Americas

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To establish colonies in the New World

Question 26

In what year did Columbus embark on his initial voyage across the Atlantic?

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1492

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1490

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1494

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1502

Question 27

Which group of islands did Columbus mistakenly believe to be part of the Indies?

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Cuba and Hispaniola

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Jamaica and The Bahamas

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Barbados and Trinidad

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Hawaii and Tahiti

Question 28

Which European nation claimed the right to settle and explore North America based on the voyages of Columbus?

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Spain

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Portugal

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England

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France

Question 29

What was a significant hardship faced by Columbus and his crew during their voyages?

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Scurvy

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Limited navigation technology

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Frequent shipwrecks

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Hostile indigenous populations

Question 30

What was the name of the flagship vessel used by Columbus in his first voyage?

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Santa Maria

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Pinta

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Niña

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Golden Hind

Question 31

What was the purpose of the Line of Demarcation?

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To divide the exploration and colonization territories of Spain and Portugal

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To establish permanent boundaries for European colonies in the Americas

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To restrict exploration beyond certain longitudes

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To grant exclusive trading rights to England

Question 32

What was Christopher Columbus's primary motive for embarking on his voyages?

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To discover a new trade route to Asia

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To demonstrate the roundness of the Earth

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To claim new lands for Spain

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To spread Christianity in the Americas

Question 33

Which island was not discovered by Christopher Columbus?

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Bermuda

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Cuba

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Hispaniola

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Jamaica

Question 34

What was the name of the ship Columbus used on his initial voyage?

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Santa Maria

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Nina

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Pinta

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Mayflower

Question 35

Which country provided financial support for Columbus's voyages?

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Spain

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Portugal

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England

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France

Question 36

When did Columbus first arrive in the Americas?

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1492

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1491

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1493

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1494

Question 37

Which reason does NOT explain why Columbus initially struggled to secure funding for his voyages?

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European nations were enthusiastic about exploring new lands

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His theories about the Earth's shape were considered radical

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He demanded excessive funds from potential investors

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The Ottoman Empire controlled the traditional trade routes to Asia

Question 38

Who were the indigenous people Columbus encountered in the Americas?

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Tainos

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Aztecs

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Incas

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Mayans

Question 39

What was Christopher Columbus' main goal when he set out on his voyages?

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To find a shorter route to India

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To prove that the Earth was round

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To establish a Christian empire

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To explore new lands

Question 40

What was the name of the ship that Columbus sailed on during his first voyage?

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Santa Maria

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Niña

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Pinta

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Mayflower

Question 41

Which of the following countries funded Columbus' voyages?

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Spain

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Portugal

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England

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France

Question 42

What is a common misconception about Christopher Columbus?

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He was the first European to discover the Americas

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He was a hero

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He was a skilled navigator

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He was motivated by a desire for wealth

Question 43

How did Columbus primarily exert control over the indigenous populations he encountered?

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By exploiting their labor and resources through a system of forced labor

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Through diplomatic negotiations and respectful agreements

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By forming alliances and collaborating on mutually beneficial projects

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By promoting peaceful coexistence and cultural exchange

Question 44

How did Christopher Columbus's voyages impact the exchange of cultures across continents?

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It allowed for the sharing of knowledge, beliefs, and practices between continents.

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It led to a decrease in cultural diversity worldwide.

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It completely wiped out indigenous cultures.

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It had little effect on the development of human civilization.

Question 45

Christopher Columbus's primary motivation for exploring the Atlantic Ocean was to:

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Find a faster trade route to China and the East Indies

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Establish new colonies for Spain

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Prove that the Earth was round

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Convert indigenous people to Christianity

Question 46

Which of the following was a major discovery made by Columbus on his voyages?

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The Caribbean Islands

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The Gulf of Mexico

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The Pacific Ocean

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The Nile River

Question 47

The indigenous people that Columbus encountered in the Americas were the:

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Tainos

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Mayans

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Incas

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Aztecs

Question 48

The name of Columbus's flagship on his first voyage across the Atlantic was the:

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The Santa Maria

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The Nina

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The Pinta

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The Mayflower

Question 49

Which of the following countries did sponsor Columbus's voyages?

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Spain

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Portugal

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England

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France

Question 50

The document that Columbus carried with him on his voyages, which gave him authority to claim new lands for Spain, was the:

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The Papal Bull Inter Caetera

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The Treaty of Tordesillas

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The Magna Carta

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The Articles of Confederation