Jacques Cartier

What country sponsored Jacques Cartier?  

• France
• Spain
• England
• America

What was Cartier's goal for exploring?

• To find the Pacific Ocean.
• To find the Fountain Youth
• To find a water route to Asia.
• To discover America

Jacques Cartier faced the following obstacles on his expedition: 

• He didn't have enough money to finish his expedition.  
• His crew members had disagreements. There was not enough food.
• He wrecked his ship and the ship had to be repaired.
• Sailors got sick, Fought with the Native Americans

Jacques Cartier accomplish the following during his years of exploration:

• He discovered America.
• He discovered the Pacific Ocean.
• He sailed over 1000 miles of the St. Lawrence River.
  Named Canada
• He discovered both Florida and Puerto Rico.

Why do you think Cartier looked for the “City of Gold”?

• Christopher Columbus told Cartier about the City of Gold. 
• Native Americans told him stories about a wealthy city full of
  gold, rubies, and other riches.
• He was inspired by Juan Ponce De Leon when he found the Fountain of Youth.
• He wanted to be King of the city and overthrow King Ferdinand. 

Why do you think Native Americans attacked Cartier and his crew?

• They learned that Cartier was there to claim the land and riches for France.
• They wanted Cartier's ship and cargo. 
• Cartier burned down a Native American village near the St. Lawrence River.
• Cartier and his crew were caught stealing food from the Native Americans.

In 1534 Cartier meet a group of Native Americans known as the __________?

• Cherokee
• Nez Perce
• Inuit
• Huron

During Cartier expedition, his crew became ill and were given assistance by the Huron Tribe. They were cured by ________________.

• Chief Geronimo
• Drinking tea made
  from the White Cedar tree.
• Eating  Aloe Vera leaves
• Drinking from the Fountain of Youth

Cartier will always be remembered for? 

• His exploration of the Pacific Ocean and for giving Florida its name.
• His exploration of the Mississippi River
  River and for giving Mississippi its name.
• His exploration of the New World
  and for giving America its name.
• His exploration of the St. Lawrence
  River and for giving Canada its name.

Cartier was born in France in 1491.

• True

• False