Practice Christopher Columbus (1492–1504): European “Discovery” of the Americas - 2.1 | Chapter 4: Age of Exploration and Its Impacts | IB Grade 8 Individuals and Societies
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2.1 - Christopher Columbus (1492–1504): European “Discovery” of the Americas

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What year did Christopher Columbus first sail to the Americas?

💡 Hint: Think of the year he arrived in San Salvador.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What was the primary motivation for Columbus's first voyage?

  • To spread Christianity
  • To find a westward route to Asia
  • To explore Africa

💡 Hint: Think of what he was hoping to achieve.

Question 2

True or False: Columbus made three voyages to the Americas.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how many times he set sail to the New World.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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