After His First Voyage, Christopher Columbus Believed That He Had

question 8

Multiple Choice

After his first voyage, Christopher Columbus believed that he had

• A) discovered a New World.
• B) failed at what he had set out to do.
• C) sailed to the outskirts of the East Indies.
• D) sailed around the world.
• E) reached the shores of Japan.

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Definitions:

Cosmopolitanism

The ideology or disposition that all human beings belong to a single global community, with an emphasis on moral and cultural openness to diversity and an understanding across different societies.

Globalism

The policy or ideology of placing interests of the entire world above those of individual nations, often associated with economic globalization and cultural exchange.

Everyday Life

Aspects of life that are common, routine, or habitual, involving everyday activities, behaviors, and interactions.

Ulrich Beck

A German sociologist best known for his work on risk society, individualization, and reflexivity.