Jacques Cartier Quiz

Where was Jacques Cartier born?

• Lyon, France

• Marseille, France

• Saint-Malo, France

• Paris, France

In which year did Jacques Cartier lead his first expedition?

• 1520

• 1542

• 1534

• 1557

What was the purpose of Jacques Cartier's first expedition?

• Find precious metals

• Search for a passage to the Pacific Ocean

• Establish a colony

• Trade with Indigenous people

How many ships did Jacques Cartier take on his second expedition?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

Where did Jacques Cartier and his men settle during their third expedition?

• Cap Rouge

• Newfoundland

• Montreal

• Quebec City

What remedy did the Indigenous people provide to help the French survive scurvy?

• Herbal tea

• Animal liver

• Evergreen tree extract

• Medicinal plants

What did Jacques Cartier bring back from his final voyage that turned out to be worthless?

• Gold coins

• Precious stones and metal

• Exotic spices

• Rare artifacts

Who was entrusted with the logistics and colonial management of Jacques Cartier's third expedition?

• Giovanni da Verrazano

• Bernard Allaire

• Jean-François de La Rocque, sieur de Roberval

• King François 1

What did Jacques Cartier ultimately become known for in North America?

• Trading with Indigenous people

• Establishing the first French colony

• Mapping the St. Lawrence River

• Discovering the Pacific Ocean

What was the name of the ship that Jacques Cartier sailed on his second expedition?

• Grande Hermine

• Émérillon

• Petite Hermine

• Santa Maria