The Log Of Christopher Columbus Worksheet

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The Log of Christopher Columbus
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Directions: Below is an excerpt from the observations of Christopher Columbus upon his arrival in
modern-day Cuba in 1492. Use this passage and your knowledge of world geography to answer the
questions.
I saw a large stream of very fine water, which descended from a mountain and made a great
noise. I went to the river and saw in it some stone, glittering like gold. . . . It appeared to me
that there certainly must be gold here, and I ordered certain of those stones to be gathered for
the Sovereigns. . . . I went to the mouth of the river, and at the foot of that cape on the SE side
I entered a bay which was very large and deep and which could contain 100 ships without
lines or anchors. Eyes have never seen such a harbor. The mountain ranges are very high,
from which many fine streams descend; all of the ranges are covered with pines; and
everywhere there are the most varied and beautiful groves of trees. . . . I just cannot express to
you, my Sovereigns, what a joy and pleasure it is to see all this, especially the pines, because
there could be built here as many ships as desired, simply by bringing the necessary
implements—except the wood and fish, of which there are enormous quantities.
—from the Log of Christopher Columbus
1. What type of source is the reading excerpt? circle:
Primary
Secondary
_____ 2. Which of following statements most accurately describes the geography of Cuba?
A. It was mostly flat.
B. It was dry and barren.
C. It was densely forested.
D. It was landlocked.
_____ 3. Which of following statements reveals that Columbus was delighted with the land of
Cuba?
A. “I saw a large stream of very fine water.”
B. “I entered a bay . . . which could contain 100 ships without lines or anchors.”
C. “Everywhere there are the most varied and beautiful groves of trees.”
D. All of the above
_____ 4. Which of the following statements most accurately describes what Columbus would do
with Cuba’s forestland?
A. leave it untouched
B. use its trees for building purposes
C. clear it to create farmland
D. collect the sap from the trees to make syrup
_____ 5. Columbus was most impressed with Cuba’s:
A. climate.
B. people.
C. streams.
D. natural resources.

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