Jacques Cartier

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

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.

What was Jacques Cartier looking for? There are 3 correct answers.

• gold and diamonds

• spices

• the Northwest Passage

• the Panama Canal

Why/how was Cartier able to take several expeditions?

• He exaggerated the details of what he found when he talked to the French king.

• He was from a very rich family.

• He built his own boats.

Which Canadian city was closest to where Cartier and his crew settled?

• Quebec

• Winnipeg

• Edmonton

• Toronto

Why did Cartier and his crew have to stay in Canada during a long winter?

• They got sick with scurvy.

• They found an abundant mine full of gold.

• They started a war with Native Americans.

Cartier thought he found gold and diamonds. What did he find instead?

• pyrite and quartz

• silver and rubies

• gold and quartz

• diamonds and silver

Which country sponsored Cartier's expeditions?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal