Jacques Cartier

Cartier was born in France in 1491.

• True

• False

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

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".

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