Encounters (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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Which two European powers led the Age of Discovery?
Which two European powers led the Age of Discovery?
Spain and Portugal
In which year was the Treaty of Tordesillas established?
In which year was the Treaty of Tordesillas established?
1494
Where was Columbus born?
Where was Columbus born?
Genoa
Which Spanish monarchs sponsored Columbus's voyage?
Which Spanish monarchs sponsored Columbus's voyage?
Ferdinand and Isabella
What were the names of Columbus's three ships?
What were the names of Columbus's three ships?
Pinta, Niña, Santa Maria
On what date did Columbus begin his voyage west from Spain?
On what date did Columbus begin his voyage west from Spain?
September 6, 1492
What did Columbus actually discover when he thought he had reached Asia?
What did Columbus actually discover when he thought he had reached Asia?
The Caribbean
What name did Columbus give to Cuba?
What name did Columbus give to Cuba?
Juana
What did Columbus name the island later called Hispaniola?
What did Columbus name the island later called Hispaniola?
La Española
What was a key religious motive for European exploration after the Crusades?
What was a key religious motive for European exploration after the Crusades?
To spread Christianity