5 Questions
Who is Columbus Day named after?
Christopher Columbus
When is Columbus Day usually celebrated?
Second Monday in October
What event does Columbus Day celebrate?
The landing of Christopher Columbus in the Bahamas
What was Columbus looking for during his voyage?
A sea route to Asia
Was Columbus the first European to visit America?
No
Study Notes
Columbus Day
- Columbus Day is named after Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer.
- Columbus Day is usually celebrated on the second Monday of October.
- Columbus Day celebrates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.
Christopher Columbus' Voyage
- Columbus was looking for a new route to Asia during his voyage.
- He was not the first European to visit America, as the Vikings had established a settlement in present-day Canada around 1000 AD.
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