Columbus and sponsorship (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was Christopher Columbus's nationality?
What was Christopher Columbus's nationality?
Italian
When did Columbus begin seeking financial sponsorship for his voyage?
When did Columbus begin seeking financial sponsorship for his voyage?
1480s
What was Columbus's goal for his proposed voyage?
What was Columbus's goal for his proposed voyage?
Establish a sea route to East Indies
Which recent exploration successes heightened European interest in discovering new territories?
Which recent exploration successes heightened European interest in discovering new territories?
Canary Islands and Madeira
Which rulers did Columbus approach unsuccessfully before Spain?
Which rulers did Columbus approach unsuccessfully before Spain?
France, Portugal, and England
Which Spanish monarchs ultimately sponsored Columbus's expedition?
Which Spanish monarchs ultimately sponsored Columbus's expedition?
Ferdinand and Isabella
Who was Juan Pérez and what role did he play?
Who was Juan Pérez and what role did he play?
Isabella's priest who advocated for Columbus
What religious motivation influenced Isabella's support for the expedition?
What religious motivation influenced Isabella's support for the expedition?
Spreading Christianity to distant lands
What percentage of produce from discovered territories would Columbus receive?
What percentage of produce from discovered territories would Columbus receive?
10%
What prestigious title would Columbus receive upon success?
What prestigious title would Columbus receive upon success?
Grand Admiral of the Ocean Sea
What administrative role would Columbus hold in discovered territories?
What administrative role would Columbus hold in discovered territories?
Governor of newly established colonies
Which three vessels did Columbus secure for his historic journey?
Which three vessels did Columbus secure for his historic journey?
Niña, Pinta, and Santa María