Columbus Day Trivia: Test Your Knowledge of the Historic Holiday On which date is Columbus Day observed in the United States? First Monday of October Second Monday of October Third Monday of October October 12th None Which three ships did Christopher Columbus command during his first voyage? Santa Maria, Pinta, and Niña Santa Maria, Nina, and Victoria Pinta, Santa Clara, and San Salvador Victoria, Pinta, and San Juan None Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyages across the Atlantic? Portugal Spain Italy England None In recent years, Columbus Day has been the subject of controversy due to its association with colonialism and the mistreatment of indigenous peoples. Some U.S. states and cities have replaced Columbus Day with which alternative holiday? New World Day Discovery Day Explorers Day Indigenous Peoples' Day None Who is credited with discovering America? Leif Erikson Christopher Columbus Amerigo Vespucci Ferdinand Magellan None Time's up Most Popular Most Popular
