Columbus Day Quiz

Christopher Columbus' 1492 voyage marked Europe's rediscovery of the Americas as well as the beginning of its effort to explore, colonize and trade with the New World. How much do you know about Columbus the explorer? Take the quiz and find out! (Questions created by Mental Floss magazine.)

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Christopher Columbus was a master mariner, navigator and explorer.

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