The Bahamas and the Caribbean (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Why did Columbus call the Taíno 'Indians'?
Why did Columbus call the Taíno 'Indians'?
He thought he had reached the East Indies
What did Columbus observe the Taíno wearing?
What did Columbus observe the Taíno wearing?
Gold jewellery
What was Columbus's primary motivation in the Caribbean?
What was Columbus's primary motivation in the Caribbean?
Finding gold deposits
Which island did Columbus mistakenly think was Japan?
Which island did Columbus mistakenly think was Japan?
Cuba
What name did Columbus give to Cuba?
What name did Columbus give to Cuba?
Isla Juana
On what date did the Santa María run aground?
On what date did the Santa María run aground?
24 December 1492
Why was La Navidad established?
Why was La Navidad established?
Necessity after a shipwreck
What materials were used to build La Navidad?
What materials were used to build La Navidad?
Wood salvaged from the Santa María
What does 'La Navidad' mean in Spanish?
What does 'La Navidad' mean in Spanish?
Christmas
How many crew members were left at La Navidad?
How many crew members were left at La Navidad?
39
Who sailed away without Columbus's permission?
Who sailed away without Columbus's permission?
Martín Pinzón
Where did Columbus first make contact with Indigenous peoples?
Where did Columbus first make contact with Indigenous peoples?
San Salvador