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Columbus Day Trivia

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In which year did Christopher Columbus make his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?

1491

1500

1450

1492

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyages?

England

Portugal

Spain

France

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of Christopher Columbus's flagship during his first voyage?

Mayflower

Nina

Santa Maria

Pinta

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which continent did Christopher Columbus believe he had reached during his first voyage?

Australia

Asia

North America

Africa

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the controversy surrounding Columbus Day?

The controversy surrounding Columbus Day is due to the erasure of indigenous history and culture.

The controversy surrounding Columbus Day is due to the glorification of colonization and imperialism.

The controversy surrounding Columbus Day is due to the celebration of Christopher Columbus as a hero despite his atrocities.

The controversy surrounding Columbus Day is due to the celebration of Christopher Columbus despite his negative impact on indigenous populations and historical inaccuracies.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the alternative name for Columbus Day in some places?

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Explorer's Day

New World Day

Discovery Day

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What impact did Columbus's arrival have on the indigenous peoples of the Americas?

It had no impact on the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

It had a positive impact on the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

It had a mixed impact on the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

It had a negative impact on the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

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