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What was the objective of the 'American Literature' course as described in the text?
What was the objective of the 'American Literature' course as described in the text?
- To study literature from pre-Columbian times to the Civil War (correct)
- To focus only on modern American literature
- To explore the literature of European countries
- To analyze literature from the Civil War to the 20th century
Why did Christopher Columbus sail in 1492?
Why did Christopher Columbus sail in 1492?
- To establish a colony in America
- To find a new trade route to India (correct)
- To explore uncharted territories in Europe
- To search for hidden treasure in the Americas
What did Christopher Columbus assume about the inhabitants of the Americas?
What did Christopher Columbus assume about the inhabitants of the Americas?
- He believed they were Vikings from Scandinavia
- He considered them to be Europeans
- He thought they were Indians from India (correct)
- He assumed they were of African descent
What term did Columbus use to refer to the native inhabitants of the Americas?
What term did Columbus use to refer to the native inhabitants of the Americas?
Which ships did Columbus sail on during his voyage in 1492 according to the text?
Which ships did Columbus sail on during his voyage in 1492 according to the text?
What era does the 'American Literature' course cover based on the text?
What era does the 'American Literature' course cover based on the text?
What was the initial reaction of the native inhabitants when Columbus and the Spanish explorers landed?
What was the initial reaction of the native inhabitants when Columbus and the Spanish explorers landed?
How did Columbus view the native people, according to his letters to the king?
How did Columbus view the native people, according to his letters to the king?
What actions did the Spanish conquistadors take against the native inhabitants, according to the text?
What actions did the Spanish conquistadors take against the native inhabitants, according to the text?
What does the quote by Horatio Seymour suggest about the treatment of the native inhabitants?
What does the quote by Horatio Seymour suggest about the treatment of the native inhabitants?
What is questionable about the claims regarding the origin of the native American people?
What is questionable about the claims regarding the origin of the native American people?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as part of the culture of the native inhabitants?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as part of the culture of the native inhabitants?
