Exploring Early European Settlers in Canada

Who were the first Europeans to arrive in present-day Canada?

• The Vikings

• The French

• The English

• The Portuguese

What was the name of the settlement established by the Norse?

• Vinland

• Port-Royal

• Quebec City

• L'Anse aux Meadows

Which explorer is credited with being the first European to land in Canada after the Vikings?

• Samuel de Champlain

• John Cabot

• Giovanni da Verrazzano

• Jacques Cartier

What year did John Cabot land in Canada?

• 1497

• 1534

• 1000

• 1608

Who sponsored Giovanni da Verrazzano's exploration?

• King Henry VII

• King Manuel I

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Francis I of France

Which settlement served as France's first successful settlement in North America?

• Charlesbourg-Royal

• Port-Royal

• St. John's

• Quebec City

Who claimed St. John's, Newfoundland, for England?

• Humphrey Gilbert

• John Cabot

• Samuel de Champlain

• Pierre Du Gua

What was the main economic venture in North America for Europeans?

• Fishing

• The fur trade

• Gold mining

• Agriculture

In what year was Quebec City founded?

• 1534

• 1497

• 1604

• 1608

Who was known as 'The Father of New France'?

• Pierre Du Gua

• Jacques Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain

• John Cabot