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The Adventure of Columbus and the Meaning of Columbus Day
Long ago in 1492, a brave explorer named Christopher Columbus sailed across the vast ocean. With his three ships, the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria, he set off on a thrilling adventure. Columbus hoped to find a new route to India, but instead, he found a whole new world, America. Every year on the second Monday of October, we celebrate Columbus Day. This day reminds us of Columbus's adventurous journey. But Columbus Day is not only about celebration. It's also a day to remember the hardships that came after Columbus's arrival. It's a day of learning, reflecting, and understanding our history.
Question 1
Who was Christopher Columbus?
A brave explorer
Explanation. Christopher Columbus was a brave explorer who sailed across the ocean in 1492.
A famous magician
A renowned painter
A president
A renowned scientist
Question 2
What were the names of the ships Columbus sailed with?
The Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria
Explanation. Christopher Columbus sailed with three ships named the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.
The Titanic, the Queen Mary, and the Britannic
The Mayflower, the Endeavour, and the Beagle
The HMS Victory, the HMS Endeavour, and the HMS Beagle
The Nina, the Pinta, and the Titanic
Question 3
What was Columbus hoping to find?
A new route to India
Explanation. Columbus set off on his journey hoping to find a new route to India.
A new route to China
A new continent
The Fountain of Youth
The lost city of Atlantis
Question 4
What did Columbus actually discover?
A whole new world, America
Explanation. Although Columbus hoped to find a new route to India, he instead discovered a whole new world, America.
A new route to India
A new route to China
The Fountain of Youth
The lost city of Atlantis
Question 5
When do we celebrate Columbus Day?
Every year on the second Monday of October
Explanation. Columbus Day is celebrated every year on the second Monday of October.
Every year on the first Monday of October
Every year on the second Tuesday of October
Every year on the first Tuesday of October
Every year on Columbus's birthday
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