Quiz for Source 12.5: Early Encounters; First Impressions

1. Question 12.21

   When was this image created?
   

   When was this image created?

   A.

   Shortly after Columbus’s return to Europe after his first voyage

   B.

   A century after the event

   C.

   In the eighteenth century as Spain struggled to hold onto its American colonies

   D.

   For the 400th anniversary of Columbus’s voyage

2. Question 12.22

   What type of encounter does Theodore de Bry depict in this image?
   

   What type of encounter does Theodore de Bry depict in this image?

   A.

   An encounter between Columbus’s crew and Native Americans that is about to turn violent

   B.

   An economic encounter where Columbus trades European gold for Native American food and other supplies to sustain his crew on their return voyage

   C.

   A peaceful encounter involving gifts between Columbus and Native Americans during which Columbus claims the territory for Spain

   D.

   The moment in the encounter between Columbus and the Native Americans of Hispaniola when the native king converted to Christianity

3. Question 12.23

   The account of Columbus’s voyage in Source 12.4 supports which of the following elements of the engraving?
   

   The account of Columbus’s voyage in Source 12.4 supports which of the following elements of the engraving?

   A.

   The positioning of the three ships off the coast of Puerto Rico

   B.

   Cannibalism among the natives

   C.

   The hard bargains driven by natives for European goods

   D.

   Nudity among the natives

4. Question 12.24

   This image depicts which aspect of Columbus’s account in Source 12.4?
   

   This image depicts which aspect of Columbus’s account in Source 12.4?

   A.

   The planting of a cross on the beach

   B.

   The gift of gold vessels, chests, and large quantities of jewelry to Columbus by the Taino

   C.

   The lightly wooded hilly landscape

   D.

   The efforts made by Columbus and his crew to meet and interact with natives

5. Question 12.25

   What element is depicted accurately in both this image and Source 12.3: Celebrating da Gama’s Arrival in Calicut?
   

   What element is depicted accurately in both this image and Source 12.3: Celebrating da Gama’s Arrival in Calicut?

   A.

   The dress of local peoples

   B.

   The ships

   C.

   The merchandise exchanged

   D.

   The planting of crosses