Question 1

Which is NOT a reason that Christopher Columbus is considered a hero?

Accepted Answer

He was the first to discover the new world.

Answer

He made a lot of money for Spain.

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He launched a new phase of civilization.

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He started colonizing parts of the new world.

Question 2

What explorer discovered Arkansas, Georgia, and North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Hernando de Soto

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Christopher Columbus

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Charles IX

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James Ogelthorpe

Question 3

True or False? Columbus was the first Spaniard to set foot on the United States.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 4

Who is credited as the first person to reach the New World?

Accepted Answer

Leif Erikson

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James Ogelthorpe

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Christopher Columbus

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Charles IX

Question 5

Which is NOT a reason that Christopher Columbus could be considered a villain?

Accepted Answer

He enslaved the African people.

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He enslaved the Natives

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He wrote in his journal about his  malicious intentions.

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Most everything he did for money and fame.

Question 6

What was NOT one of the goals Columbus had for his expedition?

Accepted Answer

Discover a new land for his country

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Become famous among the people

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Convert the people he encountered to Christianity

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Find gold and make a lot of money

Question 7

True or False? Columbus was initially peaceful with the natives.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 8

What explorer provided backing for the Virginia Colony?

Accepted Answer

Sir Walter Raleigh

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John Cabot

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

Question 9

On what voyage did Christopher Columbus attempt to colonize the New World?

Accepted Answer

The second

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The first

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The fourth

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The third

Question 10

How many slaves did Christopher Columbus send to the King of Spain as a gift?

Accepted Answer

6

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10

Answer

1

Answer

100

Question 11

What percent of gold did Columbus get to keep from his voyages?

Accepted Answer

10%

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15%

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5%

Answer

50%

Question 12

True or False? Francisco Vasquez de Coronado found the great plains of Kansas.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

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