Columbus Day Fun!
A Grade 2 social studies worksheet about Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day, covering key facts and historical context.
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Columbus Day Fun!
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
Who was 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?
France
Italy
Spain
England
2. What ocean did Columbus sail across?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
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.
True
False
6. What is one thing you learned about Christopher Columbus?
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