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- 1. Multiple Choice
Cartier was born in France in 1491.
True
False
- 2. Multiple Choice
What 3 things was Cartier searching for? Pick 3!
gold
spices
A quick way to Asia
pearls
Native Americans
- 3. Multiple Choice
Cartier explored the northern part of the "new world", which was which country?
Bahamas
France
Canada
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which river did Cartier discover?
Mississippi River
St. Lawrence River
Hudson River
- 5. Multiple Choice
Cartier's first voyage was successful, so the King sent him on a second voyage to travel further down the river they found on the first voyage.
True
False
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which Native American tribe helped Cartier learn about the land?
Iroquois
Cherokee
Plains
Pawnee
- 7. Multiple Choice
The winter months froze the river, and the men got sick from scurvy. What happend next? Pick all that apply.
Some helpful natives gave the men tea to cure their illness.
The crew had to wait until spring before exploring again.
They immediately sailed back to France.
They built a colony and lived there for many years.
- 8. Multiple Choice
In the spring, Cartier was able to return to France. What did the king say?
Here is the gold I promised you.
You did it again! Please make a third voyage and take some men to live there in a permanent settlement.
You've been gone for too long. I don't want you to ever sail for France again!
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why do we remember Jacques Cartier as a famous explorer?
He had discovered America and learned to trade with the natives.
He explored with Christopher Columbus and Balboa.
He had three successful voyages and claimed a new river and new land for France.
- 10. Multiple Choice
How many days did it take Cartier to reach the "new world"?
200 days
100 days
20 days
They never reached the "new world".
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