2.1 - Christopher Columbus (1492–1504): European “Discovery” of the Americas
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Practice Questions
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What year did Christopher Columbus first sail to the Americas?
💡 Hint: Think of the year he arrived in San Salvador.
What was the name of Columbus's largest ship on his first voyage?
💡 Hint: It's named after a figure in Christian history.
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What was the primary motivation for Columbus's first voyage?
💡 Hint: Think of what he was hoping to achieve.
True or False: Columbus made three voyages to the Americas.
💡 Hint: Recall how many times he set sail to the New World.
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Evaluate the motivations behind Columbus's initial voyage and how they reflect the typical goals of explorers during the Age of Exploration.
💡 Hint: Consider how the desire for trade and religion fused during this era.
Assess the impact of Columbus's discoveries on indigenous populations in terms of demographic changes and cultural interactions.
💡 Hint: Think about the two sides of Columbus's journeys—the explorers and the indigenous communities.
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