Which of the Following Accurately Describes Columbus's First Impression of the Taino

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes Columbus's first impression of the Taino people?

• A) He believed that they were childlike primitives.
• B) He believed that they would not be able to understand Christian doctrine.
• C) He believed that they could become trade partners with the Spanish.
• D) He believed that they were ferocious warriors.

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