Columbus Day in General Awareness : Practice MCQ Questions & Answers with Explanations

In which countrys behalf did Christopher Columbus carry the voyage out?

In what year was Columbus stripped of his title of Governor of the land he discovered?

How Old was Columbus when he landed in what he thought were the Indies?

How old was Christopher Columbus when he started sailing?

How old was Christopher Columbus when he died?

How many voyages did Christopher Columbus made to America?

How many U.S. states give employees Columbus Day as a paid holiday?

How many times did Columbus sail to what he thought was Asia?

How many people were her in Christopher Columbus crew?

How many days did it take to spot the first piece of land?

Christopher Columbus worked for the Duke of Median Celi, to learn about his exploration. How much did he get paid?

Because of the crash of Santa Maria how many people had to be left behind?

Approximately how long did it take Columbus crew to reach the "New World?"

According to his first letter to his sponsors (the king and queen of Spain) what did he notice that the native people lacked?

In what year did Columbus Day become a Federal Holiday?

Which U.S. state was the first to adopt Columbus Day as a legal holiday?

Which U.S. state has replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day?

Which of Columbus ships did not make the return trip to Spain after the initial landing?

Which native group did Columbus encounter when he landed?

Which island did these men stay at?