Jacques Cartier

Cartier was born in France in 1491.

• True

• False

What 3 things was Cartier searching for? Pick 3!

• gold

• spices

• A quick way to Asia

• pearls

• Native Americans

Cartier explored the northern part of the "new world", which was which country?

• Bahamas

• France

• Canada

Which river did Cartier discover?

• Mississippi River

• St. Lawrence River

• Hudson River

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

Which Native American tribe helped Cartier learn about the land?

• Iroquois

• Cherokee

• Plains

• Pawnee

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.

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!

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.

How many days did it take Cartier to reach the "new world"?

• 200 days

• 100 days

• 20 days

• They never reached the "new world".