Scholastic News - Henry Hudson

What is the article mainly about?

• Henry Hudson's final voyage

• life aboard Hudson's ship the 1600s

• Hudson's life in England

• how Hudson became an explorer

Why might some people consider Hudson to have been successful?

• He survived a mutiny

• He found a shortcut from Europe to Asia

• He discovered important waterways

• He discovered a way to use spices as medicine

Select the correct definition for the word expedition.

• a large cat

• a journey with a specific purpose, such as exploring

• to move to a higher place

What is another word for expedition.

• voyage

• ship

• wave

Select the correct definition for the word mutiny.

• a very long journey

• when a group of people take control away from the person in charge

• a person who designs and build machines

Who was this article about?

• Henry Ford

• James Henry

• Henry Hudson

What city is closest to the Hudson River?

• New York City

• San Francisco

• Orlando

How many expeditions did Hudson attempt to try and find a shorter route to Asia?

• 4

• 10

• 6

What was Hudson trying to find on is expedition?

• a shortcut from Europe to Asia

• a cheaper way to travel

• new land

Why did the crew start a mutiny and throw Hudson and a few others over board?

• They didn't like the way Hudson spoke to them.

• They were tired, cold and starving, and they wanted to go home.

• Hudson stole money from his crew members.