(1:15-Conclusion)
1. Why does Columbus wish for his son to separate from his mother to live under the protection of the Queen?
2. What conflicts do you think are beginning to surface between the natives and the Spanish?
3. What punishment does Adrian de Moxica (referred to as “Moxica”) give to the native for not bringing his share of
gold to the Spanish?
4. What example do you have detailing how Columbus is losing control of his settlement?
5. From the movie perspective, what inner conflicts do you see happing in Columbus?
6. How does Spain react to Columbus’ lack of productivity in regards to grain and riches?
7. What does Columbus learn of Amerigo Vespucci?
8. What does the Queen allow Columbus to do?
9. During the final council meeting at Salamanca, what perception do the Spanish nobles have regarding the
expedition of Christopher Columbus?
Opinion
Rate the movie on a scale of 1-5 stars (5 being the best) ________ and detail why you gave that rating? This should be
at least 3 sentences.
Historical Connections
In this section attempt to connect your likes or dislikes of the movie to its historical connection. For example, provide
an aspect of the movie that you liked or did not care for and discuss from a historical stance how the
directors/producers got this correct or detail how the movie makers got this section wrong. You must connect the
historical readings to this section for credit.
Historical Connection
1 Aspect of the Movie that I cared for was:
Historical Connection & why you feel producers/directors got this correct:
1 Aspect of the Movie that I cared for was:
Historical Connection & why you feel producers/directors got this correct:
1 Aspect of the Movie that I DID NOT CARE FOR was:
Historical Connection & why you feel producers/directors got this correct:
1 Aspect of the Movie that I DID NOT CARE FOR was:
Historical Connection & why you feel producers/directors got this correct:
Last is Your Choice
Liked:
Disliked:
Historical Connection & why you feel producers/directors got this
correct/incorrect: