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Columbus Day Fun!

A Grade 2 social studies worksheet about Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day, covering key facts and historical context.

Grade 2 Social studies HistoryU.S. HistoryColumbus Day
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C3.D2.His.2.K-2

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Columbus DayChristopher ColumbusHistoryGrade 2Social Studies
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Columbus Day Fun!

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Who was Christopher Columbus?

Portrait of Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus was an explorer from Italy. He sailed across the Atlantic Ocean hoping to find a new way to Asia. Instead, he landed in the Americas in 1492. We remember his journey on Columbus Day.

1. Where was Christopher Columbus from?

a

France

b

Italy

c

Spain

d

England

2. What ocean did Columbus sail across?

a

Pacific Ocean

b

Indian Ocean

c

Atlantic Ocean

d

Arctic Ocean

3. Christopher Columbus wanted to find a new way to  .

4. He landed in the   in the year  .

5. Columbus Day is celebrated to remember Christopher Columbus's journey.

T

True

F

False

6. What is one thing you learned about Christopher Columbus?