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Columbus: Hero or Villain? Quiz

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  • Q1
    Which is NOT a reason that Christopher Columbus is considered a hero?
    He made a lot of money for Spain.
    He launched a new phase of civilization.
    He started colonizing parts of the new world.
    He was the first to discover the new world.
    30s
  • Q2
    What explorer discovered Arkansas, Georgia, and North Carolina?
    Christopher Columbus
    Charles IX
    James Ogelthorpe
    Hernando de Soto
    30s
  • Q3
    True or False? Columbus was the first Spaniard to set foot on the United States.
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q4
    Who is credited as the first person to reach the New World?
    Leif Erikson
    James Ogelthorpe
    Christopher Columbus
    Charles IX
    30s
  • Q5
    Which is NOT a reason that Christopher Columbus could be considered a villain?
    He enslaved the Natives
    He wrote in his journal about his malicious intentions.
    Most everything he did for money and fame.
    He enslaved the African people.
    30s
  • Q6
    What was NOT one of the goals Columbus had for his expedition?
    Become famous among the people
    Convert the people he encountered to Christianity
    Find gold and make a lot of money
    Discover a new land for his country
    30s
  • Q7
    True or False? Columbus was initially peaceful with the natives.
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q8
    What explorer provided backing for the Virginia Colony?
    John Cabot
    Sir Walter Raleigh
    Ferdinand Magellan
    Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
    30s
  • Q9
    On what voyage did Christopher Columbus attempt to colonize the New World?
    The first
    The fourth
    The third
    The second
    30s
  • Q10
    How many slaves did Christopher Columbus send to the King of Spain as a gift?
    10
    1
    6
    100
    30s
  • Q11
    What percent of gold did Columbus get to keep from his voyages?
    10%
    15%
    5%
    50%
    30s
  • Q12
    True or False? Francisco Vasquez de Coronado found the great plains of Kansas.
    True
    False
    30s

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