John Cabot SPED Test

John Cabot was born in which country?

• Italy

• England

• France

Who funded Cabot’s three voyages?

• Italy’s King Victor Emmanuel III

• France’s King Ferdinand

• England’s King Henry VII

What happened to John Cabot?

• It is a mystery what happened to John Cabot on his last exploration. 

• He died of old age in England.

• He developed a colony in Newfoundland.

Why do you think the King gave him more ships and crew members for his second voyage?

• Because the King wanted to spend more money on exploration.

• Because Cabot did not tell the king the truth about his discoveries in his first voyage.

• Because the King was gullible and would give money to anyone. 

What did Cabot receive from King Henry IV for claiming the land he found in North America for England?

• Land

• A noble title

• A large reward

Cabot lied to the King of England that he had found a land full of silk and spices. True or False. 

• True

• False

What was the name of Cabot’s boat from his second voyage?

• Matthew

• John

• Henry

What was Cabot hoping to find during his exploration?

• To find the way to the other side of Peru.

• The route to Italy.

• Hoped to find a northwest passage to Asia.

Hoped to find a northwest passage to Asia.

• Not enough men to help with the trip.

• Bad Weather

• His boats sank.

Who inspired Cabot to become an explorer?

• Cartier

• Balbo

• Columbus