Genoese Christoher Columbus discovers West Indies for Spain
- 1. When did Christopher Columbus discover the West Indies for Spain?
A) 1519
B) 1492
C) 1620
D) 1776
- 2. Which explorer did Columbus initially seek support from before Spain?
A) Italy
B) England
C) France
D) Portugal
- 3. Which Caribbean island did Columbus first land on during his expedition?
A) Haiti
B) Cuba
C) San Salvador
D) Jamaica
- 4. What title did Columbus receive from the Spanish monarchs for his accomplishments?
A) Governor of the New World
B) Duke of the West Indies
C) Lord of New Spain
D) Admiral of the Ocean Sea
- 5. What was the name of the treaty signed between Spain and Portugal that aimed to divide the newly discovered lands?
A) Treaty of Seville
B) Treaty of Tordesillas
C) Treaty of Madrid
D) Treaty of Columbus
- 6. How many total voyages did Columbus make to the Americas?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 2
D) 4
- 7. What was the name of the admiral appointed by Spain to investigate Columbus' actions in the West Indies?
A) Hernan Cortes
B) Vasco Nunez de Balboa
C) Pedro Alvares Cabral
D) Francisco de Bobadilla
- 8. Which modern-day country is believed to most closely represent Columbus' landing site in the West Indies?
A) Jamaica
B) The Bahamas
C) Puerto Rico
D) Cuba
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