Quiz on Jacques Cartier

What was Jacques Cartier famous for?

• Inventing the telephone

• Discovering Canada

• Painting the Mona Lisa

• Climbing Mount Everest

When did Jacques Cartier explore the lands that would become Canada?

• 1200s

• 1500s

• 1800s

• 2000s

What country was Jacques Cartier from?

• Spain

• Italy

• France

• England

Which indigenous people did Jacques Cartier encounter in Canada?

• Aztecs

• Vikings

• Inuits

• Mayans

What body of water did Jacques Cartier explore during his voyages?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caribbean Sea

What valuable material did Jacques Cartier hope to find in the lands he explored?

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Silver

• Pearls

How many voyages did Jacques Cartier make to North America?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What was the name of the major river Jacques Cartier explored in Canada?

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• St. Lawrence River

• Hudson River

Which French king sponsored Jacques Cartier's voyages?

• King Louis XIV

• King Henry VIII

• King Charles II

• King Francis I

What was the purpose of Jacques Cartier's explorations?

• To find a new trade route to Asia

• To colonize Africa

• To start a war with Spain

• To discover new animal species