Columbus Day MCQ Quiz - Multiple Choice Questions & Answers

1. In which Italian city was Christopher Columbus born?

1. Milan
2. Rome
3. Genoa
4. Venice

2. In which year was Christopher Columbus sent to Spain as a prisoner?

1. 1500
2. 1501
3. 1502
4. 1503

3. What is Christopher Columbus real name?

1. Cristoforo Colombo
2. Alberto Colombo
3. Alferd Colombo
4. Julius Colombo

4. What is modern day name of San Salvador?

1. Cuba
2. Jordan
3. Bahamas
4. Spain

5. What name did Christopher Columbus give to the place he landed first in?

1. Santo Domingo
2. San Salvador
3. Cuba
4. None

6. What percent of his spoils from the discovery voyage was Columbus permitted to keep?

1. 75%
2. 10%
3. 1%
4. 50%

7. What year did Christopher Columbus die in?

1. In 1504
2. In 1506
3. In 1508
4. In 1510

8. When did Christopher Columbus make his last trip?

1. 1500
2. 1501
3. 1502
4. 1503

9. When he finally met natives who were ready to talk what gifts did Christopher Columbus offered them?

1. Cloth
2. Food
3. Jewellery
4. Money

10. Which Canadian Holiday is on the same day as Columbus Day?

1. Memorial Day
2. Thanksgiving
3. Veterans Day
4. Flag Day