Rethinking Columbus Day
Authored by Maria Davila
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Why do some people believe we should rethink celebrating Columbus Day?
Columbus discovered America.
Columbus was a peaceful explorer.
Columbus's arrival caused harm to Native Americans.
Columbus brought new cultures to America.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.6.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What year did Columbus arrive in America?
1492
1776
1620
1804
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CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Who were already living in America when Columbus arrived?
European settlers
Native Americans
Asian explorers
African traders
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What did Columbus and his men do to the Indigenous people in the Caribbean?
Shared resources
Treated them poorly
Formed alliances
Built schools
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What is an alternative holiday suggested to replace Columbus Day?
Explorer's Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Discovery Day
Peace Day
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What negative impact did Columbus's arrival have on Native Americans?
Improved trade
Cultural exchange
Suffering and destruction
Technological advancement
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CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Why is it important to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day?
To honor explorers
To celebrate new discoveries
To respect Native American history and contributions
To promote tourism
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CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RI.6.1
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