PRO/CON: Should we celebrate Christopher Columbus?
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4th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some reasons given in the passage for celebrating Christopher Columbus?
He discovered America.
He was the first to prove the world is round.
He established the first European settlement in the Americas.
He was a famous explorer from Spain.
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CCSS.RI.4.3
CCSS.RI.4.1
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.4.8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do some people believe that celebrating Columbus Day is problematic?
Because it celebrates colonialism and its negative impacts on indigenous peoples.
Because it is a holiday that is not widely recognized.
Because it is celebrated in the wrong month.
Because it is not a public holiday in all states.
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CCSS.RI.4.3
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.W.4.9A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Columbus's arrival impacted Native Americans in which way, according to the passage?
It led to cultural exchange and mutual benefit.
It resulted in the spread of diseases and loss of land.
It had no significant impact on their lives.
It improved their trade relations with Europe.
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CCSS.RI.4.3
CCSS.RI.4.1
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.W.4.9A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the reasons given in the passage for why Columbus is not totally to blame for the deaths of Native Americans.
Columbus was following orders from the Spanish monarchy.
The spread of diseases was unintentional.
Native American tribes were already in conflict.
Columbus had no control over the actions of his crew.
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CCSS.RI.4.3
CCSS.RI.4.1
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.4.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How have leaders in Los Angeles, California, changed the celebration of Columbus Day according to the passage?
They have replaced it with Indigenous Peoples' Day.
They have made it a city-wide holiday.
They have extended the celebrations to a week.
They have introduced a parade in its honor.
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CCSS.RI.4.3
CCSS.RI.4.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some of the suggestions mentioned in the passage for addressing the mistreatment of Native Americans?
Implementing educational programs
Providing financial reparations
Establishing cultural preservation initiatives
All of the above
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CCSS.RI.4.3
CCSS.RI.4.1
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.4.8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, a holiday celebrating the country should teach:
The history and culture of the country
The economic policies of the country
The political structure of the country
The geographical features of the country
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