Exploring the Northwest Passage

Who was one of the first explorers to mistakenly reach Canada while searching for a route to Asia?

• John Cabot

• Roald Amundsen

• Francisco del Ola

• Jacques Cartier

Which explorer founded the city of Quebec?

• John Cabot

• Roald Amundsen

• Jacques Cartier

• Francisco del Ola

Which explorer attempted to find the Northwest Passage from the west coast of North America?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Francisco del Ola

• Henry Hudson

What tragic end is believed to have befallen John Franklin's voyage?

• Lost at sea

• Found the Northwest Passage

• Shipwrecked on an island

• Cannibalism

Which explorer's voyage is believed to have ended in cannibalism?

• John Franklin

• Jacques Cartier

• Francisco del Ola

• John Cabot

Who was the first to confirm the existence of the Northwest Passage?

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson

• John Franklin

• Robert McClure

Which explorer made the first successful crossing of the Northwest Passage?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Robert McClure

• Roald Amundsen

What was the main challenge in navigating the Northwest Passage?

• Icebergs

• Lack of maps

• Pirates

• Storms

In what year was the Northwest Passage first found to be ice-free?

• 1845

• 1906

• 2010

• 2007

What led to a reevaluation of the Northwest Passage's viability as a shipping route?

• Climate change

• International treaties

• Discovery of gold

• Technological advancements