General Awareness : Practice Questions and Answers

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?

Which famous U. S. city is named after Christopher Columbus?

Which country declined to fund Columbus journey?

Which city hosts the largest Columbus Day parade?

Which Canadian Holiday is on the same day as Columbus Day?

When he finally met natives who were ready to talk what gifts did Christopher Columbus offered them?

When did Christopher Columbus make his last trip?

What year did Christopher Columbus die in?

What percent of his spoils from the discovery voyage was Columbus permitted to keep?

What name did Christopher Columbus give to the place he landed first in?

What is modern day name of San Salvador?

What is Christopher Columbus real name?