HASS Explorers unit Quiz

Who was Captain Cook?

• An Australian explorer

• A British explorer

• A Dutch navigator

• A French captain

Who was Dirk Hartog?

• A Spanish sailor

• A Dutch explorer

• An English navigator

• A Portuguese captain

Who was Willem De Vlamingh?

• A French navigator

• An Italian cartographer

• An English sailor

• A Dutch explorer

What is Captain Cook famous for?

• Discovering Australia

• Establishing the first European colony in America

• Discovering New Zealand

• Circumnavigating the globe

What was Dirk Hartog’s expedition for?

• To map the Pacific Ocean

• To trade for spices

• To search for lost treasure

• o explore the coast of AfricaT

What was Willem De Vlamingh’s mission?

• To reach the Spice Islands

• To explore the coast of Australia

• To discover Antarctica

• To find survivors of a shipwreck

Where was Dirk Hartog trying to sail to?

• The spice islands

• Australia

• Madagascar

• Netherlands

What did Willem De Vlamingh discover?

• Rottnest Island

• Tasmania

• Swan River

• The Great Barrier Reef

What did Willem De Vlamingh mistake quokkas for?

• Kangaroos

• Cats

• Rabbits

• Rats

What did Dirk Hartog leave in WA?

• A Flag

• A Statue

• A Letter

• A Plate