Columbus, Cabot and Cartier Review

What country did Columbus sail for?

• USA

• Germany

• Spain

• England

Why did many explorers look for the Northwest Passage?

• To find a quicker route to Asia

• to become famous

• to claim land for their country

• to search for the coldest climat

Cabot agreed with __________ that you could get to the West Indies by sailing west.

• De Leon

• Cartier

• Columbus

• Balboa

What was Columbus' purpose for his explorations?

• He wanted to discover an island.
• He wanted to leave Italy because he didn't like it.
• He wanted to find a westward route to Asia.
• He wanted to find a new place to work.

What was the purpose for Cabot's explorations?

• He wanted to find gold.
• He wanted to find a new place to work.
• He wanted to find a new place to live.
• He wanted to find a shorter route or Northwest passage to Asia.

What country sponsored or paid for Cabot's voyages?

• England
• Spain
• Italy
• France

What obstacles or problems did Cabot face?

• He faced bad weather and disagreement among his crew members.
• He ran out of food and supplies.
• He missed his family and friends.
• He got sea sick and had to turn around and go back home.

What was John Cabot's greatest accomplishment?

• He found a route to Africa looking for gold.
• He traveled the Pacific Ocean and discovered Japan.
• He discovered land off the coast of Canada(Newfoundland) and set up fishing companies.
• He found new land in South America that grew spices.

Where did Colmbus really land when he thought he landed in Asia?

• Jamaica

• Carribean

• Europe

• Africa

Which explorer discovered the St. Lawrence River?

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa