Columbus Reading
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- Q1
What did Columbus find when he first went ashore on October 21, 1492?
A group of natives welcoming them
A large settlement
A single house, unoccupied
Gold mines
20s - Q2
What did Columbus refrain from doing when he found the house on October 21st?
Searching the house for gold
Burning the house
Capturing the natives
Taking any goods from the house
20s - Q3
What feature did Columbus notice about the birds on the island?
They were dangerous to humans
They could talk like humans
They sang beautifully and filled the sky
They were not present on the island
20s - Q4
What was one of Columbus’s main goals on this voyage?
To conquer new lands
To spread Christianity
To find gold and spices
To establish trade routes
20s - Q5
What did the natives believe about Columbus and his crew?
They had come from heaven
They were dangerous enemies
They were from a nearby island
They were pirates
20s - Q6
What did Columbus say about the aloe plant on the island?
It was rare and difficult to find
It had no known value
It was valuable, and he planned to take some onboard
It was poisonous
30s - Q7
Why did Columbus abandon his plan to sail around the island in search of the king?
The weather was too dangerous
There was no gold to be found on the island
He had already met the king
He was running out of provisions
30s - Q8
How did Columbus describe the climate and natural environment of the islands?
Harsh and mountainous
Hot and arid like the deserts of Africa
Cold and rainy like northern Europe
Lush, fertile, and similar to Andalusia in spring
30s - Q9
What did Columbus report about the native people's clothing?
They were mostly naked with some paint on their bodies
They were fully clothed in elaborate garments
They wore armor made of animal hides
They wore robes made from gold thread
30s - Q10
What did Columbus notice about the river where they anchored on October 28th?
It was shallow and dangerous for ships
It was too salty for drinking
It was filled with hostile creatures
It was deep, surrounded by lush foliage, and perfect for anchoring
30s - Q11
What animal did Columbus encounter on October 21st, and what did he do with it?
A wild boar, which they hunted for food
A lion, which they avoided
A snake, which they killed and kept the skin
A large bird, which they captured
30s - Q12
What did Columbus use to trade with the natives in exchange for goods like cotton and gold?
Hawk's bells and glass beads
Weapons and tools
European spices
Silver coins
30s