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POLS 105
Government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who landed in the Bahamas, claiming all lands for their employer, the king and queen of Spain? | Cristoforo Colombo |
| What modern country was referred to as the East Indies or Spice Islands? | Indonesia |
| Who coined the name for natives "Indians" because of their thought of being in the East Indies or Spice Islands? | Columbus |
| What were Columbus' goals as a capitalist? | -To get from Europe to Asia -To find goods, such as silks and spices, to sell back in Europe |
| What modern day countries were known as the isle of Hispaniola? | Haiti and the Dominican Republic |