John Cabot

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

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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?

Fill in the Blank

In 1498, Cabot set sail one more time with ___ __ and a ___ ___ ___.

Open Ended

What happened to John Cabot on his third voyage?