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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Voyages of Columbus

Question 17 • (Bergold)WCA 2130 US History 1 1st nine weeks 26-27

Though there are ethic and language differences among the indigenous people, Columbus is reporting that there are no differences. What could explain Columbus’s reasons for the inaccurate account?

Answer
A
to show Europeans that he has converted the indigenous people to Christianity
B
to convince the king and queen that converting the indigenous people to Christianity will be easy
C
to explain that indigenous people will work hard to protect themselves from European religious beliefs
D
to warn the people of Spain about the challenges of colonizing indigenous lands

Explanation

Columbus may have described the Indigenous people as more alike than they were to make them seem easier to convert and govern. If the king and queen believed the people shared similar customs and beliefs, they might expect Christian conversion to be straightforward. Choice B, convincing the monarchs that conversion would be easy, best explains why he would give an inaccurate account.

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