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 Christopher Columbus Facts Quiz

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Coverage : The Christopher Columbus Quiz will test your knowledge with regard to the personal profile and history of the famous explorer Chris Columbus.

1. What nationality is Christopher Columbus?
a.Italian
b.Columbian
c.Spanish
d.American
 
2. What voyage did Columbus actually reach the mainland?
a.First
b.Second
c.Third
d.Fourth
 
3. What countries ships intercepted Columbus’s armed convoy in 1476 when he was carrying valuable cargo to Northern Europe?
a.Spain
b.Portugal
c.England
d.Scotland
 
4. How did artists reconstruct the appearance of Columbus?
a.From a previous picture
b.Using ultraviolet light
c.From written descriptions
d.Using image enhancements
 
5. In the 1480’s, Columbus developed a plan to travel to the Indies by sailing west across which body of water?
a.Red Sea
b.Dead Sea
c.Sea of Galilee
d.Ocean Sea
 
6. Why did Columbus have difficulty obtaining European support for his plan to travel to the Indies?
a.Europeans believed his ship would sink
b.Europeans believed the Earth was flat
c.Europeans believed the sky was falling
d.Europeans just did not like Columbus
 
7. In 1485, Columbus presented plans to the King of Portugal requesting that he be named ‘The Great ‘what’ of the Ocean’?
a.Discoverer
b.Explorer
c.Admiral
d.Chief
 
8. Who furnished Columbus with a letter ordering all Spanish cities and towns to provide him with food and lodging at no cost?
a.King and Queen of Spain
b.Henry VII of England
c.The Monarchs of Castile
d.Bartholomeu Dias
 
9. Upon the discovery of new islands or main lands, what would Columbus receive from the King and Queen of Spain?
a.High treason
b.Citizenship
c.Many high rewards
d.Rank of Admiral of the Ocean Sea
 
10. Why were the terms of Columbus’s voyage unusually generous?
a.The Monarchs thought Columbus deserved it
b.The Monarchs did not expect Columbus to return from his voyage
c.The King and Queen wanted to praise Columbus for his bravery
d.So Columbus could fund his next voyage without them
 
11. In 1492, where did Columbus depart his three ships from?
a.Cuba
b.San Salvador
c.Lisbon
d.Palos
 
12. What year did Columbus die in?
a.1506
b.1795
c.1542
d.1430
 

 
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By: Sridhar on 8/29/2008
  Its a really good way to brush up things and informative also.
By: Kayla on 8/28/2008
  I think this is a great quiz full of knowlodge and information.
By: Aumkar on 8/27/2008
  It was enjoyable.
By: Tracy on 8/26/2008
  Great test. A nice way to gauge one's knowledge
By: Erin on 8/25/2008
  it was a fun and interseting quiz!
  


 





 
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