Cartier

Jacques Cartier was searching for a trade route to the Far East (Asia).

• True 
• False

Which country paid for Cartier's expeditions?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

Why do we remember Jacques Cartier as a famous explorer?

• He discovered America and learned to trade with the indigenous people.

• He explored with Christopher Columbus and Balboa.

• He had three voyages and claimed a new river and new land for France.

• He started the first permanent European settlement in Canada.

Which river did Cartier discover for France?

• Mississippi River

• St. Lawrence River

• Hudson River

• North Saskatchewan River

Was Jacques Cartier's settlement successful?

• Yes

• No

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

• pyrite and quartz

• silver and rubies

• gold and quartz

• diamonds and silver

Relationships with the _________ people turned sour when Cartier kidnapped the chief’s sons.

• Cherokee

• Creek

• Iroquois

• Micmac

What was Cartier's biggest obstacle?

• the dense jungles

• the mountains

• the cold harsh winters

• the lack of crew members

What 3 things was Cartier searching for? Pick 3!

• gold

• spices

• A quick way to Asia

• pearls

• Native Americans

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