Columbus Day 2025 - Facts, Celebrations & Controversy Quiz

What does Columbus Day commemorate?

• The landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The discovery of the Pacific Ocean

• The end of the Civil War

When did Columbus Day become a federal holiday?

• 1892

• 1792

• 1937

• 1971

Which ships did Christopher Columbus use during his voyage in 1492?

• Endeavour, Nina, and Pinta

• Victoria, Santa Maria, and Mayflower

• Mayflower, Santa Maria, and Pinta

• Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria

Where did Christopher Columbus first land in the Americas?

• Hispaniola

• Cuba

• Greenland

• Bahamas

Which U.S. President proclaimed Columbus Day a national holiday?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Harrison

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• George Washington

What is Indigenous Peoples' Day meant to celebrate?

• The signing of the U.S. Constitution

• The end of the transatlantic slave trade

• The discovery of America by Columbus

• The history and contributions of Native Americans

What was Columbus originally trying to find during his voyage?

• A western sea route to Asia

• A new continent

• A route to the Pacific Ocean

• A way to reach Africa

Which group lobbied for Columbus Day to become a national holiday?

• The Knights of Columbus

• The Sons of Liberty

• The Columbian Order

• The American Revolution Society

What year was the first Columbus Day celebration held?

• 1892

• 1937

• 1492

• 1792

What is the alternative name for Columbus Day in Venezuela?

• Day of Discovery

• Day of Indigenous Resistance

• Day of the Race

• Day of Unity