The Ultimate History Of Columbus Day!

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    How is Columbus Day called in Italy?

    • Giornata nazionale di Cristoforo Colombo.
    • Dia de la Raza
    • Dia de la Hispanidad
    • Dia de la pace
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Christopher Columbus changed the course of history by turning people's interests in the New World. Thanks to him people from all over the world migrated from their land to the new world in order to become new citizens there and create the diverse communities and cultures that we know now. So, do you know about the history of Columbus Day? Take our quiz and find out now.

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  • 2. 

    How many states in America do not celebrate Columbus Day?

    • 2

    • 6

    • 8

    • 10

    Correct Answer
    A. 8
    Explanation
    Eight states in America do not celebrate Columbus Day. This means that these states do not officially recognize or observe the holiday that commemorates Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. The question is asking for the number of states that do not celebrate Columbus Day, and the correct answer is 8.

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  • 3. 

    What American state doesn't observe the holiday?

    • Maine

    • New York

    • Maryland

    • West Virginia

    Correct Answer
    A. Maine
    Explanation
    Maine is the American state that doesn't observe the holiday. This implies that the other three states - New York, Maryland, and West Virginia - do observe the holiday.

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  • 4. 

    When was the day first celebrated in Argentina?

    • 1917

    • 1919

    • 1920

    • 1922

    Correct Answer
    A. 1917
    Explanation
    The day was first celebrated in Argentina in 1917.

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  • 5. 

    Where was Columbus from?

    • Venice

    • Rome

    • Genoa

    • Barcelona

    Correct Answer
    A. Genoa
    Explanation
    Columbus was from Genoa. This is known because Genoa is widely recognized as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. He was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451 and later became an explorer and navigator who is credited with discovering the Americas.

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  • 6. 

    When was the celebration of Columbus Day first celebrated in New York?

    • 1855

    • 1860

    • 1866

    • 1870

    Correct Answer
    A. 1866
    Explanation
    The celebration of Columbus Day was first celebrated in New York in 1866.

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  • 7. 

    In which country can one see the Columbus Lighthouse?

    • Dominican Republic

    • Puerto Rico

    • Costa Rica

    • Jamaica

    Correct Answer
    A. Dominican Republic
    Explanation
    The Columbus Lighthouse can be seen in the Dominican Republic. This is a monument and museum located in Santo Domingo, the capital city of the country. The lighthouse was built to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas. It houses a museum that displays artifacts related to Columbus and the colonial period of the Dominican Republic.

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  • 8. 

    When was Columbus Day made official in Italy?

    • 2000

    • 2001

    • 2004

    • 2007

    Correct Answer
    A. 2004
    Explanation
    In 2004, Columbus Day was officially made a holiday in Italy. This means that it was recognized as a national holiday and celebrated on a specific date each year. The decision to make Columbus Day official in Italy may have been influenced by the historical significance of Christopher Columbus, who is credited with discovering America. It is possible that the Italian government wanted to honor Columbus and his achievements by designating a special day to commemorate him.

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    Since when has Spain celebrated Columbus Day?

    • 1987

    • 1989

    • 1991

    • 1990

    Correct Answer
    A. 1987
  • 10. 

    When did opposition to Columbus Day start to appear in the USA?

    • The 20th Century

    • The 17th Century

    • The 18th Century

    • The 19th Century

    Correct Answer
    A. The 19th Century
    Explanation
    Opposition to Columbus Day started to appear in the USA in the 19th Century. This opposition stemmed from various factors, including the growing awareness of the negative impact of European colonization on indigenous peoples and the recognition of Christopher Columbus's role in initiating this colonization. As the 19th Century progressed, the criticism of Columbus and the celebration of Columbus Day intensified, leading to the eventual establishment of Indigenous Peoples' Day as an alternative holiday in many parts of the country.

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