Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day - VOX

What is Christopher Columbus known for?

• Discovering North America

• Exploring the Caribbean islands

• Conquering South America

• Naming more than 50 cities in the US

Where did Christopher Columbus actually land during his voyages?

• North America

• Central America

• South America

• Caribbean islands

Why is Christopher Columbus celebrated in America?

• Because he was the first European to reach North America

• Because he discovered the New World

• Because he was a brave explorer

• Because he named many cities in the US

What did children learn about Columbus from cartoons and books?

• He proved the world was round

• His voyages were peaceful

• He was a genius explorer

• He was responsible for mass deaths of native people

Why did Italian immigrants embrace Columbus as an icon?

• Because he was Italian and Catholic

• Because he was already admired in America

• Because he fought for their rights

• Because he discovered America

When was Columbus Day first introduced into the school system?

• 1492

• 1828

• 1892

• 1937

What did Native Americans face at the hands of European settlers?

• Destruction and discrimination

• Peaceful coexistence

• Equal rights and opportunities

• Integration into society

What led to the reexamination of Columbus and his story?

• The civil rights movement

• The arrival of Italian immigrants

• The discovery of new historical facts

• The celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day

What are some cities in the US choosing to celebrate instead of Columbus Day?

• Italian Heritage Day

• Indigenous Peoples Day

• European Explorers Day

• American Independence Day

What does the US need to decide regarding the myth of Columbus?

• Whether to keep celebrating Columbus Day

• Whether to discard the myth of Columbus

• Whether to create new myths and heroes

• Whether to rewrite history books