1.Which of the following is NOT evident from Columbus’s description of the instances of initial contact between Spaniards and Native Americans?
A.
The Native Americans recognized that the Spaniards were interested in gold.
B.
The Native Americans lied to the Spaniards about navigation routes.
C.
The Native Americans remained skeptical of the intentions of the Spaniards.
D.
The Native Americans rejected establishing links of trade with the Spaniards.
2.What in this excerpt BEST indicates that Columbus hoped that this significant event would lead to further exploration of the Americas?
A.
He hoped to leave the natives with a favorable view of Spanish explorers.
B.
He insisted to the natives that they give him whatever he asked for.
C.
He believed the natives who told him that others had gold.
D.
He rejected the offer of trade by the man in the canoe.
3.Columbus states that he hopes to further the interests of future Spanish exploration into the Americas and Spain itself by
A.
returning the man’s canoe.
B.
anchoring near the cape.
C.
naming the island Santa Maria.
D.
seizing the man bartering cotton.
