Columbus’s other voyages (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many additional voyages did Columbus make to the Americas after his famous 1492 voyage?
How many additional voyages did Columbus make to the Americas after his famous 1492 voyage?
Two voyages
What prestigious title did Columbus hold during his second voyage to the Americas?
What prestigious title did Columbus hold during his second voyage to the Americas?
Governor of the New World
How many ships did Columbus's second voyage consist of?
How many ships did Columbus's second voyage consist of?
9 ships
Approximately how many people accompanied Columbus on his second voyage?
Approximately how many people accompanied Columbus on his second voyage?
500 people
Why were priests included on Columbus's second voyage?
Why were priests included on Columbus's second voyage?
To provide medical care
What was the name of the settlement Columbus established in 1493?
What was the name of the settlement Columbus established in 1493?
Santo Domingo
What was a key reason why the Isabela settlement failed?
What was a key reason why the Isabela settlement failed?
Lack of water sources
Who did Columbus leave in charge of Isabela when he departed to explore Cuba in 1494?
Who did Columbus leave in charge of Isabela when he departed to explore Cuba in 1494?
Francisco de Bobadilla
Which new settlement did Bartholomew begin construction of during Columbus's absence?
Which new settlement did Bartholomew begin construction of during Columbus's absence?
Cuba City
Who replaced Columbus as governor in 1500?
Who replaced Columbus as governor in 1500?
King Ferdinand
How was Columbus returned to Spain in 1500 after being replaced as governor?
How was Columbus returned to Spain in 1500 after being replaced as governor?
0
When did Columbus undertake his fourth and final voyage to the Americas?
When did Columbus undertake his fourth and final voyage to the Americas?
1500-1502