Quiz: Test Your Knowledge About Columbus Day!

10 Questions | By Ruso | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 183

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Columbus is an American holiday, which is also celebrated in a few European countries, especially the ones where the Latin languages emerged from. This holiday has been contested these past decades because of the cruelty that Columbus used to impose on the indigenous people in the Caribbean. So, what do you know about this day? Take our quiz and find out now.

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1.

On what date was Columbus day celebrated in America in 2019?
- A.
  
  October 12
- B.
  
  October 10
- C.
  
  October 14
- D.
  
  October 9
2.

What's the frequency of this celebration?
- A.
  
  Annual
- B.
  
  Monthly
- C.
  
  Yearly
- D.
  
  Every 2 years
3.

In how many European countries is this day celebrated?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
4.

In which European country other than Spain is this day celebrated?
- A.
  
  France
- B.
  
  Italy
- C.
  
  England
- D.
  
  Germany
5.

In ow many American states is Columbus day not celebrated?
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  15
- D.
  
  22
6.

In what year did Columbus arrive in the Carribean?
- A.
  
  1487
- B.
  
  1490
- C.
  
  1492
- D.
  
  1496
7.

Who were the first ones to reject the celebration of Columbus Day in the USA?
- A.
  
  African Slaves
- B.
  
  West Indians
- C.
  
  Indigenous people
- D.
  
  White protestants
8.

Where was Columbus originally from?
- A.
  
  Italy
- B.
  
  Spain
- C.
  
  Portugal
- D.
  
  Turkey
9.

Which American community is more than eager to celebrate Columbus Day?
- A.
  
  Protestants
- B.
  
  Catholics
- C.
  
  Italian Americans
- D.
  
  Latin Americans
10.

How is Columbus Day called in Latin America?
- A.
  
  Dia de la razza
- B.
  
  Dia de la nascita
- C.
  
  Dia de la libertad
- D.
  
  Dia de todos