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    When did Christopher Columbus die? 

    • 1501
    • 1505
    • 1506
    • 1504
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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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  • 2. 
    When was Columbus born?  - ProProfs

    When was Columbus born? 

    • 1451

    • 1452

    • 1453

    • 1454

    Correct Answer
    A. 1451
    Explanation
    Columbus was born in 1451.

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  • 3. 
    What is the name of Christopher Columbus 's father?  - ProProfs

    What is the name of Christopher Columbus 's father? 

    • Giovanni Columbus

    • Codila Colombo

    • Domenico Colombo

    • Bartholomew Colombo

    Correct Answer
    A. Domenico Colombo
    Explanation
    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.

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    Who was Columbus's successor as the "Governor of the indies" - ProProfs

    Who was Columbus's successor as the "Governor of the indies"

    • Diego Fernando

    • Francisco de Codilla

    • Francisco de Bobadilla

    • Domenico Colombo

    Correct Answer
    A. Francisco de Bobadilla
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 
    Where was Columbus born?  - ProProfs

    Where was Columbus born? 

    • Lisbon

    • Republic of Genoa

    • Italy

    • Spain

    Correct Answer
    A. Republic of Genoa
    Explanation
    Columbus was born in the Republic of Genoa.

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  • 6. 
    When was he appointed as the "Governor of the indies"? - ProProfs

    When was he appointed as the "Governor of the indies"?

    • 1492

    • 1491

    • 1493

    • 1495

    Correct Answer
    A. 1492
    Explanation
    In 1492, he was appointed as the "Governor of the Indies".

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  • 7. 
    What is the Columbus's place of death? - ProProfs

    What is the Columbus's place of death?

    • Indies

    • Genoa

    • Canary Islands

    • Crown of castile

    Correct Answer
    A. Crown of castile
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 
    What was his spouse's middle name? - ProProfs

    What was his spouse's middle name?

    • Bianchinetta

    • Susanna

    • Beatriz

    • Moniz

    Correct Answer
    A. Moniz
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Moniz. This suggests that the spouse's middle name is Moniz.

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  • 9. 
    When did Columbus explored Lesser Antilles?  - ProProfs

    When did Columbus explored Lesser Antilles? 

    • 1493

    • 1492

    • 1494

    • 1495

    Correct Answer
    A. 1493
    Explanation
    Columbus explored the Lesser Antilles in 1493.

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  • 10. 
    What was the year the eastern coast of America explored? - ProProfs

    What was the year the eastern coast of America explored?

    • 1501

    • 1504

    • 1502

    • 1503

    Correct Answer
    A. 1502
    Explanation
    In 1502, the eastern coast of America was explored.

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