ENGLISH 9th | EXERCISE: READING COMPREHENSION -02
CHAMPAGNAT COLLEGE -Q&A. PRACTICAL QUIZ
In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from the port of Palos de Moger with
three caravels: the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa María. Their goal was to
find a new route to the Indies, sailing west across the unknown Atlantic
Ocean. After months of uncertainty and difficulties, the crew sighted land on
October 12. They had arrived on an island in what we know today as the
Caribbean. Columbus believed that he had achieved his goal of finding Asia,
but in reality he had discovered a new continent, hitherto unknown to
Europeans.
The meeting with the indigenous inhabitants was initially peaceful.
Europeans marveled at the richness and diversity of the flora and fauna of
the place, as well as the customs and clothing of the natives. Over time,
however, relations deteriorated, ushering in a period of conquest and
colonization that would forever change the history of the world.
1. In what year did Christopher Columbus leave Palos de Moger?
2. What was the main purpose of Columbus' voyage?
3. What date did the shore crew sight?
4. Where did Columbus think he had initially arrived?
5. What changes occurred over time between Europeans and indigenous
inhabitants?
CHAMPAGNAT COLLEGE -Q&A. PRACTICAL QUIZ
In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from the port of Palos de Moger with
three caravels: the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa María. Their goal was to
find a new route to the Indies, sailing west across the unknown Atlantic
Ocean. After months of uncertainty and difficulties, the crew sighted land on
October 12. They had arrived on an island in what we know today as the
Caribbean. Columbus believed that he had achieved his goal of finding Asia,
but in reality he had discovered a new continent, hitherto unknown to
Europeans.
The meeting with the indigenous inhabitants was initially peaceful.
Europeans marveled at the richness and diversity of the flora and fauna of
the place, as well as the customs and clothing of the natives. Over time,
however, relations deteriorated, ushering in a period of conquest and
colonization that would forever change the history of the world.
1. In what year did Christopher Columbus leave Palos de Moger?
2. What was the main purpose of Columbus' voyage?
3. What date did the shore crew sight?
4. Where did Columbus think he had initially arrived?
5. What changes occurred over time between Europeans and indigenous
inhabitants?
