The Discovery of the New World (1492, Europe) — Questions and answers

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What did Bishop Juan Rodríguez de Fonseca think of Christopher Columbus's plan?

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  1. He thought it was a brilliant idea.
  2. He believed it would be easy to do.
  3. He warned it was madness and that the world was larger. ✓
  4. He wanted to join the expedition right away.

Answer: He warned it was madness and that the world was larger.

From page 2

Which of these ships was NOT one of the three that left Palos de la Frontera?

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  1. The Santa Maria
  2. The Niña
  3. The Pinta
  4. The Adventure ✓

Answer: The Adventure

From page 3

How did Columbus respond when Juan de la Cosa worried they would never find land?

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  1. He agreed with Juan and wanted to turn back.
  2. He told Juan they must continue and there was no turning back. ✓
  3. He cried with Juan because he was scared too.
  4. He said they should all go to sleep and hope for land in the morning.

Answer: He told Juan they must continue and there was no turning back.

From page 4

What important event happened on October 12, 1492, according to this page?

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  1. Columbus returned to Spain.
  2. Rodrigo de Triana shouted, "Land!". ✓
  3. The ships set sail from Palos.
  4. Columbus discovered America's name.

Answer: Rodrigo de Triana shouted, "Land!".

From page 6

What did Guacanagarix, a Taino chieftain, give to Columbus?

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  1. A map to the Indies
  2. A new ship
  3. Gifts of gold ✓
  4. Spices and silk

Answer: Gifts of gold

From page 7

When did Columbus return to Spain from his voyage?

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  1. In 1492
  2. In 1493 ✓
  3. Many years later
  4. He never returned

Answer: In 1493

From page 8

Who realized that the land Columbus found was a new continent and had it named after him?

Choices

  1. Christopher Columbus
  2. Queen Isabella I
  3. Amerigo Vespucci ✓
  4. Martín Alonso Pinzón

Answer: Amerigo Vespucci

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