Early European Settlers in Canada

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

• The English

• The French

• The Norse

• The Spanish

In what century did the Norse arrive in Canada?

• 15th century

• 10th-11th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

What was the name of the Norse settlement in Newfoundland?

• Quebec City

• Port Royal

• L'Anse aux Meadows

• Vinland

Who was the first European known to have landed in Canada after the Vikings?

• Giovanni da Verrazzano

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain

What year did John Cabot sight land believed to be in Canada?

• 1000

• 1608

• 1534

• 1497

Which explorer established the first successful French settlement in North America?

• Samuel de Champlain

• Pierre Du Gua, Sieur de Mons

• Francis I of France

• John Cabot

What was the name of the first successful French settlement in North America?

• L'Anse aux Meadows

• Quebec City

• Port Royal

• Vinland

What word did Jacques Cartier hear that led to the name Canada?

• Kanata

• Acadia

• Newfoundland

• Vinland

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

• John Cabot

• Samuel de Champlain

• Jacques Cartier

• Giovanni da Verrazzano

What year was Quebec City founded?

• 1000

• 1497

• 1534

• 1608