Columbus Day Quiz

When is Columbus Day celebrated in the U.S.?

• First Monday of October

• Second Monday of October

• Third Monday of October

• Fourth Monday of October

In what year did Columbus Day become a U.S. holiday?

• 1927

• 1937

• 1947

• 1957

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Which of the following is true about Columbus Day in the U.S.?

• Most government buildings close

• Schools are open

• All businesses close

• No special events occur

On what date did Columbus land in North America?

• October 12

• August 3

• September 15

• November 1

What is the date shown on the Columbus Day calendar in the image?

• October 10

• October 12

• October 14

• October 16

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Columbus Day is named after which explorer?

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was Christopher Columbus known for?

• Being an explorer

• Inventing the telephone

• Writing novels

• Painting famous artworks

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What type of transportation did Columbus use?

• Airplane

• Car

• Ship

• Train

What other type of government building closes on Columbus Day besides post offices?

• Banks

• Libraries

• Grocery stores

• Hospitals

What do some cities have on Columbus Day?

• Special events

• Fireworks

• Sports games

• Concerts