Early Explorers of Canada

Which group of explorers were the first to reach Canada?

• French fur traders

• Vikings

• British colonists

• Spanish conquistadors

Who was the French explorer who made three voyages to Canada?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Jacques Cartier

Which explorer established the first permanent French settlement in Canada?

• Samuel de Champlain

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson

• Jacques Cartier

Who was the Italian explorer who sailed under the English flag and reached Newfoundland?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

Which industry played a major role in the exploration and colonization of Canada?

• Lumber industry

• Mining industry

• Oil industry

• Fur trade

What was the name of the Viking explorer who established a settlement in Newfoundland?

• Erik Leifson

• Leifson Erik

• Erikson Leif

• Leif Erikson

Which European country sponsored Jacques Cartier's voyages to Canada?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Portugal

Which explorer is known as the 'Father of New France'?

• Henry Hudson

• Christopher Columbus

• Samuel de Champlain

• Jacques Cartier

Who was the first European explorer to set foot on Canadian soil?

• Vasco da Gama

• John Cabot

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

Which animal's fur was highly sought after in the fur trade industry?

• elephant

• beaver

• lion

• giraffe