Christopher Columbus

Question 1

Who funded Christopher Columbus’ voyages?

Answer 1

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

Question 2

How many voyages did Christopher Columbus go on?

Answer 2

Four

Question 3

List 3 reasons for his voyages.

Answer 3

a. To expand Spanish territories
b. To find trade
c. To outdo the Portuguese

Question 4

Name Christopher Columbus’ 3 ships.

Answer 4

a. Pinta
b. Santa Maria
c. Nina

Question 5

State 3 problems experienced on his first voyage.

Answer 5

a. Rudder of the Pinta broke
b. The men on board had nowhere to sleep
c. The compass gave false directions

Question 6

When did Christopher Columbus land in San Salvador?

Answer 6

October 12th, 1492

Question 7

What was the original name of San Salvador?

Answer 7

Guanahani

Question 8

What is the meaning of San Salvador?

Answer 8

Holy Saviour

Question 9

What islands did he visit in The BAHAMAS?

Answer 9

San Salvador, Rum Cay, Long Island, and Crooked Island

Question 10

What islands did he visit in the CARIBBEAN?

Answer 10

The Bahamas, Cuba and Hispaniola

Question 11

What were the results of Columbus’ first voyage?

Answer 11

The Europeans and Arawaks meet for the first time, Christianity was introduced to the west and formed a connection between the Old and New World

Question 12

Give 3 reasons why Spain settled on the Greater Antilles.

Answer 12

a. Land was larger
b. More profitable
c. Easier to get to by trade winds

Question 13

Give 3 reasons for the neglect of the Lesser Antilles.

Answer 13

a. Land was smaller
b. Less profitable
c. Harder to get to

Question 14

State the 4 results of Columbus’ voyage on the native Indians.

Answer 14

They were enslaved because of the encomienda system, died in large numbers partly from being overworked, their population decreased which soon led to their almost complete extinction from the West Indies, and died from diseases (small pox, influenza, measles, tycha fever)

Question 15

Who were the people who fought for the rights of the Indians in the West Indies?

Answer 15

Antonio de Montesinos and Bartolomé de las Casas

Question 16

Why did Spain sponsor Columbus’ voyages?

Answer 16

To spread Christianity, gain benefits of the resulting trade with the East, wanted gold, spices and silks from the far East, and to lead an expedition to China

Question 17

“Christopher Columbus is a hero.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

Answer 17

I disagree with the statement “Christopher Columbus is a hero.” The land that he called San Salvador was not discovered by him. The Arawaks has already occupied the land so the only thing that he discovered was the people who resided on the land. He kidnapped the natives and took the gold that he had found to take the court as well as the tobacco plant that wasn’t known at the time.