Columbus Day

Columbus Day is celebrated on October 12 in the USA. On the same day we celebrate Día de la Hispanidad. Do you want to know more about this festivity? Is there any relationship between both of them? On the following video, you will learn a lot about it. Watch it and answer the questions below. And remember, send the answers to my email address!! 

1. When did people believe the Earth was flat?
2. What did people think when Columbus said the Earth was not flat?
3. Who supplied Columbus with ships and money for the trip?
4. Where did he want to go?
5. Why did he think the new route would be better?
6. How many ships travelled on the expedition?
7. When did they set off?
8. How did Columbus call the land where they arrived?
9. Why were people living in America called Indians?
10. When is Columbus Day celebrated? Why?