
Columbus: Hero or Villain? Quiz
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- Q1Which 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
- Q2What explorer discovered Arkansas, Georgia, and North Carolina?Christopher ColumbusCharles IXJames OgelthorpeHernando de Soto30s
- Q3True or False? Columbus was the first Spaniard to set foot on the United States.TrueFalse30s
- Q4Who is credited as the first person to reach the New World?Leif EriksonJames OgelthorpeChristopher ColumbusCharles IX30s
- Q5Which is NOT a reason that Christopher Columbus could be considered a villain?He enslaved the NativesHe wrote in his journal about his malicious intentions.Most everything he did for money and fame.He enslaved the African people.30s
- Q6What was NOT one of the goals Columbus had for his expedition?Become famous among the peopleConvert the people he encountered to ChristianityFind gold and make a lot of moneyDiscover a new land for his country30s
- Q7True or False? Columbus was initially peaceful with the natives.FalseTrue30s
- Q8What explorer provided backing for the Virginia Colony?John CabotSir Walter RaleighFerdinand MagellanFrancisco Vasquez de Coronado30s
- Q9On what voyage did Christopher Columbus attempt to colonize the New World?The firstThe fourthThe thirdThe second30s
- Q10How many slaves did Christopher Columbus send to the King of Spain as a gift?101610030s
- Q11What percent of gold did Columbus get to keep from his voyages?10%15%5%50%30s
- Q12True or False? Francisco Vasquez de Coronado found the great plains of Kansas.TrueFalse30s