Columbus Day: Explorer's Journey
A Grade 5 Social Studies worksheet exploring the history and significance of Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day.
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Columbus Day: Explorer's Journey
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to recall information about Christopher Columbus and his voyages.
1. In what year did Christopher Columbus first set sail across the Atlantic Ocean?
1482
1492
1502
1512
2. What were the names of Columbus's three ships on his first voyage?
The Pinta, The Nina, The Santa Maria
The Victoria, The Endeavour, The Mayflower
The Discovery, The Half Moon, The Golden Hind
The Pinta, The Nina, The Mayflower
3. Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who sailed on behalf of the country of .
4. Columbus was trying to find a new sea route to when he landed in the Americas.
5. Columbus Day is celebrated in October each year.
True
False
6. Christopher Columbus was the first European to discover North America.
True
False
7. Briefly explain why Christopher Columbus's voyages are considered significant in history.
8. Look at the portrait of Christopher Columbus below. Describe what you observe about his appearance.
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