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Which country celebrates Columbus Day as an official holiday?

  • Brazil
  • United States (correct)
  • Mexico
  • Spain

On what date was Columbus Day traditionally celebrated in the United States?

  • October 12th (correct)
  • November 11th
  • July 4th
  • September 1st

How many states in the United States currently close public services on Columbus Day?

  • 35
  • 50
  • 23 (correct)
  • 10

When did Columbus Day become an official holiday in the United States?

<p>1934 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Columbus Day moved to the second Monday in October?

<p>To create a three-day weekend (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two contrasting views of Christopher Columbus are mentioned in the text?

<p>He was a ruthless exploiter who brought colonialism and slavery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was Columbus Day declared an official holiday in the United States?

<p>1934 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many states in the United States currently close public services on Columbus Day?

<p>23 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Columbus Day moved to the second Monday in October?

<p>To give people a three-day weekend (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country celebrates Columbus Day as an official holiday?

<p>Italy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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