Henry Hudson's Expedition Quiz

Who led the expedition to find a path to Asia through North America in 1609?

• Mark Vinette

• Robert Jewett

• Henry Hudson

• John Smith

What was the name of the ship provided to Henry Hudson for his new exploration attempt in 1610?

• Mayflower

• Endeavour

• Santa Maria

• Discovery

What was the fate of Henry Hudson and his loyal crewmen after they were abandoned by the mutineers?

• Their fate is unknown

• They were absorbed by local Native American tribes

• They drowned in the Hudson Bay

• They were killed in conflict with Native Americans

What did the construction crew find near the Ottawa River in 1959 that had the inscription 'HH 1612 captive'?

• A time capsule

• A shipwreck

• A treasure chest

• A tombstone

What was the name of the ship used to found Jamestown in 1607 and had been previously employed by John Smith?

• Santa Maria

• Discovery

• Mayflower

• Endeavour

What was the primary reason for the failure of Henry Hudson's expedition in 1610?

• Lack of supplies

• Inability to find a Northwest Passage

• Mutiny by the crew

• Harsh winter conditions

What was the fate of the mutineers who abandoned Henry Hudson and his loyal crewmen?

• They were punished by the investors

• They were killed in a shipwreck

• They were never found

• They were absorbed by local Native American tribes

What was the name of the British sea explorer and navigator known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the Northeastern United States?

• Robert Jewett

• Mark Vinette

• Henry Hudson

• John Smith

What was the fate of the ship Discovery and the mutinous crew after they abandoned Henry Hudson and his loyal crewmen?

• They were lost at sea

• They reached England

• They were absorbed by local Native American tribes

• Their fate is unknown

What was the inscription found on the stone near the Ottawa River in 1959 that indicated the possible fate of Henry Hudson and his loyal crewmen?

• HH 1612 lost

• HH 1612 abandoned

• HH 1612 captive

• HH 1612 survivor