Columbus Day is a national holiday in many countries and a federal holiday in the United States. It takes place every year in the month of October. Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. Columbus traveled widely to the British isles at his tender age, he was known as the first Governor of the indies, appointed by the then Isabella of Castile. So let's start this quiz and explore more things about Columbus Day.
1. Which president created Columbus Day?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. Andrew Jackson
C. Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. Martin Van Buren
2. What day is Columbus Day?
A. 01 October
B. 10 October
C. 15 October
D. 20 October
3. When was the first Columbus day celebrated?
A. 1892
B. 1992
C. 1792
D. 1692
4. How many voyages did Christopher Columbus make to America?
A. One voyage
B. Two voyages
C. Four voyages
D. Eight voyages
5. In what year did Congress make Columbus Day a nationally recognized holiday?
A. 1944
B. 1934
C. 1939
D. 1954
6. Where was Columbus originally from?
A. Italy
B. Spain
C. Portugal
D. Turkey
7. At what age did Christopher Columbus start sailing?
A. At the age of Ten
B. At the age of Twelve
C. At the age of Fourteen
D. At the age of Sixteen
8. When did Christopher Columbus trade along the coast of West Africa?
A. 1849
B. 1542
C. 1482
D. 1684
9. When was Columbus appointed as the Governor of the indies?
A. 1592
B. 1692
C. 1492
D. 1892
10. When did Columbus explore the Lesser Antilles?
A. 1793
B. 1895
C. 1493
D. 1463
11. How old was Christopher Columbus when died?
A. 45 years old
B. 55 years old
C. 60 years old
D. 62 years old
12. When did Christopher Columbus leave Portugal for Castile?
A. 1680
B. 1985
C. 1485
D. 1595
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