Columbus Day

When did Columbus sail the ocean?

• 1942

• 1492

• 1584

• 1496

Columbus ships were named what?

• Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria

• Nine, Pinta, and Santa Claus

• Nina, Pica, and Santa Marie

Which ship did Columbus have his bed on?

• Nina

• Pinta

• Santa Maria

What did Columbus's crew catch when they could?

• fish

• malaria

• oysters

• scurvy

What are the small fireplaces on deck called?

• sandboxes

• grills

• firedeck

How high was the crow's nest?

• 80 ft

• 60 ft

• 120 ft

• 75 ft

How many months did the journey take?

• 4 months

• 2 months

• 6 months

• 8 months

Which ship wrecked?

• Nina

• Pina

• Santa Maria

Columbus told everyone he had found a new world?

• yes

• no

• maybe

How long was Columbus gone for the whole journey?

• 2 years

• 5 months

• 8 months

• a year