History vs. Christopher Columbus Quiz

When was Columbus Day declared an official holiday in the United States?

• 1792

• 1492

• 1934

• 1970

What was Columbus's original mission when he convinced the King of Spain to send him on a voyage?

• To spread Christianity

• To discover a new continent

• To find a better trade route to India

• To prove the world was round

Who were the first Europeans to visit North America before Columbus?

• The British

• The Norse

• The Portuguese

• The Spanish

What did Columbus do to the first natives he met?

• Ignored them

• Took them prisoner

• Made them his allies

• Traded with them

What was one of the brutal actions Columbus took while governing Hispaniola?

• He built schools for natives

• He sold girls as young as nine into sexual slavery

• He established fair trade practices

• He promoted peace among tribes

What is one alternative name for Columbus Day in some Latin American countries?

• Día de la Raza

• Native American Day

• Explorer's Day

• Indigenous People's Day

Why do some people argue that Columbus should not be judged by modern standards?

• Because he discovered America

• Because people back then had different moral views

• Because he was a European

• Because he was a hero

What does the way we choose to keep traditions alive say about us?

• Our myths

• Our heroes

• Our values

• Our historical knowledge