How Well Do You Know About Columbus? Take This Quiz!
Christopher Columbus was a maritime explorer and the admiral of the Ocean Sea as his military rank. Columbus travelled widely to the British isles at his tender age, he was known as the first Governor of the indies, appointed by the then Isabella I of Castile. Many landmarks and institutions in the world bears his name. Having read about the great explorer. Take you time out to answering the following questions.
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When was Columbus born?
- A.
1451
- B.
1452
- C.
1453
- D.
1454
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A. 1451Explanation
Columbus was born in 1451.Rate this question:
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What is the name of Christopher Columbus 's father?
- A.
Giovanni Columbus
- B.
Codila Colombo
- C.
Domenico Colombo
- D.
Bartholomew Colombo
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C. Domenico ColomboExplanation
Domenico Colombo is the correct answer because he is widely recognized as the father of Christopher Columbus. Domenico was a wool weaver and also owned a tavern in Genoa, Italy. He married Susanna Fontanarossa and they had three sons, including Christopher. Domenico's occupation and family relationship make him the most likely candidate for being Christopher Columbus's father.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When did Christopher Columbus die?
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1501
- B.
1505
- C.
1506
- D.
1504
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C. 1506Explanation
Christopher Columbus died in 1506.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What was his spouse's middle name?
- A.
Bianchinetta
- B.
Susanna
- C.
Beatriz
- D.
Moniz
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D. MonizExplanation
The correct answer is Moniz. This suggests that the spouse's middle name is Moniz.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Where was Columbus born?
- A.
Lisbon
- B.
Republic of Genoa
- C.
Italy
- D.
Spain
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B. Republic of GenoaExplanation
Columbus was born in the Republic of Genoa.Rate this question:
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When was he appointed as the "Governor of the indies"?
- A.
1492
- B.
1491
- C.
1493
- D.
1495
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A. 1492Explanation
In 1492, he was appointed as the "Governor of the Indies".Rate this question:
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What is the Columbus's place of death?
- A.
Indies
- B.
Genoa
- C.
Canary Islands
- D.
Crown of castile
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D. Crown of castileExplanation
Columbus's place of death was in the Crown of Castile. The Crown of Castile was a medieval and early modern state in what is now Spain. Columbus died in Valladolid, which was the capital of the Crown of Castile at the time.Rate this question:
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Who was Columbus's successor as the "Governor of the indies"
- A.
Diego Fernando
- B.
Francisco de Codilla
- C.
Francisco de Bobadilla
- D.
Domenico Colombo
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C. Francisco de BobadillaExplanation
Francisco de Bobadilla was Columbus's successor as the "Governor of the Indies". He was appointed by Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain in 1500. Bobadilla's main task was to investigate the allegations of misconduct and abuse of power against Columbus and his brothers. He arrived in Hispaniola and quickly assumed control, arresting Columbus and his brothers and sending them back to Spain. Bobadilla's tenure as governor was short-lived, as he was eventually replaced by Nicolás de Ovando in 1502.Rate this question:
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- 9.
When did Columbus explored Lesser Antilles?
- A.
1493
- B.
1492
- C.
1494
- D.
1495
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A. 1493Explanation
Columbus explored the Lesser Antilles in 1493.Rate this question:
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What was the year the eastern coast of America explored?
- A.
1501
- B.
1504
- C.
1502
- D.
1503
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C. 1502Explanation
In 1502, the eastern coast of America was explored.Rate this question:
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