Native Americans Before Columbus
Presentation
•
Social Studies
•
8th Grade
•
Hard
Joseph Anderson
FREE Resource
6 Slides • 9 Questions
1
you notice?
What predictions can you make about encounters between Columbus and Native Americans?
2
Open Ended
What predictions can you make about encounters between Columbus and Native Americans?
3
4
Multiple Choice
Where was Columbus attempting to travel to?
Caribbean Islands
Asia
United States of America
Mexico
5
6
Open Ended
What is one physical feature Columbus noted about the appearance of the natives?
7
Multiple Choice
"I unfurled the royal banner and the captains brought the
flags which displayed a large green cross with the letters F and Y at
the left and right side of the cross."
What did planting the flag in the sand represent?
thanking God for safe travels
claiming the land for Spain
showing the natives we come in peace
8
9
Fill in the Blanks
What is the difference in weapons?
Columbus and the Europeans have weapons made out of metal, like swords. The natives have weapons made out of
10
Fill in the Blanks
Columbus noted: "This afternoon the people... came swimming to our ships and
in boats made from one log"
What is that boat called?
11
Open Ended
Columbus wrote: "They ought to make good and skilled servants, for they repeat very quickly whatever we say to them.... I will take six of them to Your
Highnesses when I depart."
What does he intend to do with these 6 natives?
12
13
Fill in the Blanks
What valuable item is Columbus hoping to find on this new land?
14
15
Open Ended
Name at least one way natives were NEGATIVELY affected by European explorers coming to their land?
you notice?
What predictions can you make about encounters between Columbus and Native Americans?
Show answer
Auto Play
Slide 1 / 15
SLIDE
Similar Resources on Wayground
12 questions
The lead up to the Civil War
Presentation
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Causes of the American Revolution
Presentation
•
8th Grade
13 questions
The Monroe Doctrine
Presentation
•
8th Grade
13 questions
Mini Lesson One (American Revolution)
Presentation
•
8th Grade
13 questions
Concept 5: Westward Expansion SS8H4e.
Presentation
•
8th Grade
10 questions
COLONIAL TAXES
Presentation
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Liberty-Effects of the War of 1812
Presentation
•
8th Grade
11 questions
La Salle
Presentation
•
7th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Safety Day 2026 – Student Review
Quiz
•
9th Grade
21 questions
Continents and Oceans
Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
Parts of Speech
Quiz
•
5th Grade
16 questions
Subject & Predicate
Quiz
•
5th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
12 questions
Map Skills
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
22 questions
Continents and Oceans
Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Rounding Decimals
Quiz
•
5th Grade
Discover more resources for Social Studies
19 questions
Foundations of America
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the Age of Exploration: Key Events and Figures
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
20 questions
Articles of Confederation
Quiz
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Middle Ages of the Middle East Vocab List (CFA #2)
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
13 questions
American Revolution Review
Quiz
•
8th Grade
18 questions
American Revolution Unit 3
Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Indigenous Peoples' Day Quiz
Quiz
•
8th Grade
5 questions
American Revolutionary War
Interactive video
•
8th Grade