Ernest Shackleton Quiz

What was Ernest Shackleton's family motto?

• By strength we conquer

• By power we conquer

• By endurance we conquer

• By courage we conquer

Which expedition is Ernest Shackleton most famous for?

• Discovery Expedition

• Nimrod Expedition

• Endurance Expedition

• Quest Expedition

At what age did Ernest Shackleton join the Merchant Navy?

• 14

• 16

• 18

• 20

Where did Shackleton aim to finish his planned transcontinental journey?

• Weddell Sea

• South Pole

• At the other side of Antarctica

What did Shackleton recruit members for his expedition with?

• High wages and good conditions

• Low wages and harsh conditions

• Honor and recognition

• Hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful

What happened to the Endurance ship after many months of being trapped in ice?

• It was rescued by another expedition

• It was abandoned by the crew

• It was destroyed by a storm

• It was sold to a local whaling company

What did the crew of the Endurance do after abandoning the ship?

• Sailed back to the UK

• Waited for rescue

• Set off on foot towards the South Pole

• Set off from camp on the ice sheet with their remaining supplies

How did Shackleton and his crew reach Elephant Island?

• Sailed back to the UK

• Waited for rescue

• Set off on foot towards the South Pole

• Set off from camp on the ice sheet with their remaining supplies

What did Shackleton and five crew members set sail in to seek help from South Georgia?

• Endurance

• James Caird

• Nimrod

• Quest

What equipment did Shackleton and his crew have to cross 32 miles of uncharted glaciers in South Georgia?

• Climbing gear

• Sledges

• Ropes and harnesses

• One length of rope, a carpenter's axe, and nails in their boots