John Cabot The Explorer

John Cabot

Italian Explorer

Multiple Choice

Why did John Cabot want to explore the world?

• to find clothes

• to find a water route back to Spain

• to find a quicker, water route to North America

• to find a quicker, water route to South America

Multiple Select

What is a merchant?

• Someone who sells goods

• Someone who buys goods and sells them to earn money

• Someone who gives goods to everyone

• Someone who gives goods for his family

Multiple Select

Who did John Cabot learn about trade and sea routes from?

• Mom

• Uncle

• Teacher

• Father

Multiple Select

Which sentence is true?

• Cabot wanted to be an explorer like Christopher Columbus. His first voyage was in 1496.

• Cabot wanted to be an explorer like Henry Hudson. His first voyage was in 1480.

• Cabot wanted to be an explorer like Christopher Columbus. His first voyage was in 1500.

• Cabot wanted to be an explorer like is father. His first voyage was in 1496.

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What is the Matthew?

(check all that apply?

• Used on a second voyage.

• Name of a person

• A ship

• Cabot and 18 men

Open Ended

Cabot was looking for Asia. Did he find Asia?

What did he find?

Open Ended

What happened to John Cabot on his third voyage?