Question

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TEXT:
Here follow the precise words of the Admiral: “As I saw that they were very friendly to us, and perceived that they could be much more easily converted to our holy faith by gentle means than by force, I presented them with some red caps, and strings of beads to wear upon the neck, and many other tries of small value, wherewith they were much delighted, and became wonderfully attached to us.”


QUESTIONS:

1. Based on the excerpt from Columbus’ diary, what was Columbus’ motivation for exploration?


2. What evidence from the text shows this motivation? (List words or phrases from the text.)

Answer 1

Answers:

1. Based on the excerpt from Columbus' diary, Columbus' motivation for exploration was to convert the indigenous people he encountered to Christianity ("our holy faith") and establish friendly relations with them.
2. The evidence from the text that shows Columbus' motivation for exploration includes:

• “they were very friendly to us"
• “perceived that they could be much more easily converted to our holy faith by gentle means than by force"
• “presented them with some red caps, and strings of beads to wear upon the neck, and many other tries of small value"
• “wherewith they were much delighted, and became wonderfully attached to us"