was

ons.

How long was his passage ? rather than of Columbus ? F. had Ahove three months.

not been remunerated for money, What measure was proposed to advanced to Columbus. prevent starvation? To feed up- Meaning of remunerate ? PA on the laytian prisoners, or to For what purpose, was Francis drown them.

Bovadilla sent to Hispaniola ? To Who prevented the execution ? inquire into the character of CoColumbus.

lumbus. How he received and How was Columbus required to treated by Ferdinand and Isabella? treat Bovadilla? To obey him, With the utmost kindness.

What was the conduct of CoHow were his enemies affected ? | lumbus? He silently submitted to They were filled with confusiou. be tried by Bovadilla.

How did Bovadilla treat Columbus ? Caused him to be seized, fettered, and hurried on board a ship.

How did Columbus bear this? CHAPTER VII. - p. 13. With the greatest coolness and

dignity. Columbus, after his second voy- What did Bovadilla then do with age.

Columbus and his two brothers ?

Sent them in fetters, and in differWhat measure was adopted to ent vessels, to Spain. procure colonists for Hispaniola? Who offere to unbind ColumMalefactors were taken from pris- bus ? Vellejo, the Capt. of the

vessel, in which he sailed. Meaning of malefactors ?

Why did Columbus refuse? He What land did Columbus first said, his fetters had been put on by discover on his third voyage the king's order, and by his order Trinidad.

only, should be iaken off

. Near the mouth of what vast How was he treated by the king river, is Trinidad ?

and queen, on his arrival in Spain? In what latitude ?

He was liberated, and kindly reNear what island, did Columbus ceived. discover the continent ? Trinidad. What was his conduct, when adIn what year?

mitted into their presence ?

He How long after his first voyage ? threw himself at their feet, and reHow long ago ?

mained speechless. What led Columbus to conclude, What did he do, when a little that he had discovered a conti- recovered ? Vindicated himself in nent ? The greatness of the a long speech, Oronoco,

What punishment did they inWho excited an insurrection flict upon Bovadilla ? They deamong the Spaniards while Co-graded him from his office. lumbus was absent ? Roldan. By whom, was Bovadilla super

With what office, had Columbus seded? Ovando. invested Roldan ? That of chief How did Columbus feel, when justice.

he found, that he was not to be re. Who sent to Spain, an account stored to his office of governor ? of Roldan's insurrection ? Colum- He was deeply wounded. bas.

What did he carry with him, Why was Ferdinand disposed to wherever he went ? His fetters. listen to the account of Roldan, What did he say, should be dono

On ac

ca ?

win them, at last ?. That they What stimulated him to seek a should be buried with him in his

nearer passage to India ?

The grave.

first voyage of Columbus. What did Columbus demand of In whai direction from England, Ferdinand and Isabella ? That did he expect to find that passage 1 he should be viceroy of the coun- A north-western. tries he had discovered.

From what port, did he sail ? Why did they decline the fulfil. Bristol. — When ? ment of their promise ?

Which way is Bristol from Loncount of the greatness and impor- don? tance of the discoveries.

What land did he first discover ? How many voyages to America, Probably Newfoundland. did Columbus make? Four.

What part of the continent did Object of the fourth? To dis- he first discover ? Probably Labcover a strait or isthmus, leading rador. to the westeru ocean.

From whom, did America derive Did he succeed in this ? He did | its name? p. 13. oot.

To what city, did he belong? What distressing intelligence did What was he called at Florence ! he receive, when he returned from Amerigo Vespucci. his fourth voyage ? That Isabella What was his occupation ? He was dead.

was a merchant. What did Columbus demand of In what year did he visit AmeriFerdinand? The punishment of his oppressors, and the restitution How long after the discovery of of his privileges.

the continent by Columbus ? - By With what, did Ferdinand amuse Cabot ? him? With fair words and un- Who conducted the expedition, meaning promises.

when Amerigo visited America ? What encouraged Ferdinand to With whom, had Ojeda before persevere in this cruel plan ? The made a voyage to America ? declining health of Columbus.

Why was this continent called Where did Columbus die? At for Amerigo ? Because he pub-, Valladolid.

lished an account of his voyage, Where are now his remains ? with an elegant chart purporting In what year, did Columbus die? that he was ihe first discoverer of

How long after the discovery of the continent. San Salvador ?

Who was commissioned from At what

France, to make discoveries in
America ?

By whom?

Did he make discoveries in N A. or S. A.?

In what year? CHAPTER VIII. - p. 14. How long after the discovery of

San Salvador ? — of the continent ? Cabot, Amerigo and Verrazano. Who discovered the river and

gulf of St. Lawrence ? Who first discovered the conti- By whom, was he commissioned ? nent of America ? - In what year? How high did he ascend the St.

Of what nation, was John Cab- Lawrence in 1535? ot? He was an Italian.

Whence had Montreal its name? In what part of England, did he With what success did Cartier reside ? At London.

attempt to settle Canada ?

age ?

puntry?

Discoverer of the Mississippi ? could revisit America ? Three
Of what, was he in search? years.
Fate of De Soto ?

In what condition, did he find his colony ? He could find nothing of them.

What had become of them ? They have never been heard of since,

What did Elizabeth call this CHAPTER LX. - p. 17.

Who discovered Cape Cod ! Gilbert, Raleigh and Gosnold.

When ? Why called Cape Cod ?

In which of the United States, Who planted the first English is Cape Cod ? colony in America ? Walter Ra- Which way is Cape Cod from reigh.

Portland ? Who gave Raleigh a commission What two important islands did for this

Gosnold discover soon after ? In what year?

Which is the largest ? Who had failed in attempting to

/ plant an English colony, the preceding year, at Newfoundland ? Humphrey Gilbert.

What relation was Gilbert to Raleigh ? Both had the same mo- CHAPTER X. - p. 17. ther.

What became of Gilbert ? Aborigines of the United States.

Where did Raleigh's first colony settle ? On an island, called Ro- What was North America, at anoke.

the arrival of the first settlers ? In what year? 1585.

What is said of the spontaneous Where is Roanoke island ? productions of the soil ?* Near the mouth of Albemarle Meaning of spontaneous ? sound.

By whom, was the country inWhere is Albemarle sound ? habited ?

Of_how many persons, did the Why called Indians ? first English colony consist ? 107. How many Indians, did Dr. Who

their governor ? Trumbull suppose, there might Ralph Lane.

have been within the limits of the What became of that colony ! 13 United States ? |

Where was planted Raleigh's Personal appearance of the Insecond colony?' At Roanoke. dians ? - Complexion ? Consti.

Consisting of how many ? 117. tution ?
In what year? 1587.

For what, were they distinWho was their governor ? John guished in council ? — in war ? White.

How did they appear in anger ? Why did Gov. White go to Eng

What is said of their revenge ? land in 1587 ? To procure sup- What was their conduct, when plies.

captured ? They rarely asked life, Why did he not succeed in ob- or manifested fear. taining them ? England was filled How did they appear, when with alarm for fear of the Spanish tortured by, enemies? Generally invasion.

with fortitude and exultation. How long was it, before White What kind of writing had they?

was

Meaning of hier oglyphics ?

What did the Indians in this To what, was their education part of the country, call the good confined ?

spirit ? Kitchan.

the evil spirit ? What is said of their language ? | Hobbamock.

What appear to have been their Which of these, did they cononly compositions ?

sider the greater ? Can you mention some of their Which did they worship?. manufactures ?

Of what, did they forin images Can you mention some of the of these? articles, which they procured by What honor did they pay to cultivation ?

these images ? What remedies were most fre- What else did they worship? quently applied, to cure diseases ? What was their manner of wor

To whom, did they apply, when ship? under diseases, for which they What did they offer to their gods knew no remedy?

in Virginia ? How did he undertake a cure? Of what ancient events, had they

Employments of men? of distinct traditions ? women ?

What was marriage among Amusements of men ? of them ? women ? - Dress in winter ?

What is said of polygamy among What were their feelings with them? regard to ornaments ?

Meaning of polygamy? Object, aimed at, in painting How were females treated by themselves ?

the men ? Sign of royalty ? - Habitations? What articles were often buried

Can you mention some of their with the dead ? domestic utensils ?

From what countries, did the InWhat was their money ? dians originate ? Probably most By what other name, is wampum

of them from the northern parts of sometimes called? Wampumpeag Asia. or peag

Across what strait ? What was their favorite em- From what other country, might ployment ?

some of them have come? AfriWhat were their offensive weap- ca.

Over what water ? Defensive weapons of some of How wide is the Atlantic bethem?

tween Africa and America ? More Meaning of offensive ? of de- | than 2000 miles. fensive ?

How could they pass so far by In what manner, did they rush water ? They might be blown to the attack in the open field ? over by the trade winds.

How did they generally treat In what career, should we contheir captives?

tinually press forward ? How did they ratify their trea

What should we aim to accomties?

plish for our fellow men ? Meaning of ratify?

What consideration should mod What was their civil govern- erate our expectation of reward on ment?

earth ? How did the sachem enable his With what, will the name of council to remember the speeches, Amerigo Vespucci ever remain that they heard ?

stigmatized ? how many principal gods, did they believe ?

ons ?

· Miscellaneous Questions. ors of Columbus weep, and smito

their breasts? No. I.

On what occasion did Columbus

refuse to have his chains taken What science teaches the per- off ? fections of God?

Who was Amerigo Vespucci ? Who was Ferdinand ?

Who regarded their females as For what object, were malefac- slaves ? tors taken from the prisons of What distinguished character Spain?

was born at Genoa ? Who was Capt. Vellejo ?

Who was Perestrello? Who was Verrazano ?

What did Columbus conceal Who was Ralph Lane? from his men, on his first voyage ?,

How old was Columbus, when Island, near the mouth of the he discovered San Salvador ? Oronoco?

What epithet is applied to that Who was sent to Hispaniola, to branch of history, which relates try Columbus ? more particularly to the church ? What did Columbus say, should Who was Capt. Colon ?

be buried with him in his grave ? Who was Isabella?

Who was John Cabot ? Who sent Columbus in chains to Where did Gilbert attempt to Spain?

plant a colony ? Who was Ovando ?

What became of Raleigh's coloHow old was Columbus, when nies ? he discovered the continent ?

Who was Humphrey Gilbert ?

To what country, did Columbus send his brother Bartholomew for patronage ?

CHAPTER XI. - p. 27. For what is Palos distinguished?

Patent from James I. to the two What is the proper name of In

companies. dian corn ?

Who rendered themselves hide- Which period is next in length, ous by painting?

to the first? Who made Roldan chief justice In what year did it commence ? of Hispaniola?

In what year did it terminate ? What kindness did Capt. Vellejo Length of the second period ? offer Columbus ?

Which are longest, the two first How many colonies were plant periods taken together, or all the ed at Roanoke ?

rest? How much ? Which period of our history is For what, is the second period distinguished for discoveries ? distinguished ? Who was St. Angel ?

To what two companies, were Who was considered as Christ's letters patent granted in 1606 ? vicegerent on earth ?

By whom?
What part of the continent did Meaning of letters patent ?
Columbus discover ?

What lands were these compaWho was Roldan ?

nies authorized to possess ? Who was Walter Raleigh ? What was the southern part of

Who were particularly engaged these lands called ? - To whom to discover a passage to India, be granted ? fore the discovery of America ? Which was largest ? They were

On what occasion, did the sailo | ucarly equal.