Explorers of Canada Quiz

Which explorer was primarily searching for a northwest passage to Asia?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Both

• Neither

Who explored parts of what is now Canada?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Both

• Neither

Which explorer had interactions with Indigenous groups along the St. Lawrence River?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Both

• Neither

Who traveled under the English flag during their exploration?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Both

• Neither

Which explorer’s journeys included several attempts to find a route to Asia?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Both

• Neither

Who claimed land for France?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Both

• Neither

Which explorer is often credited with discovering the coast of Newfoundland?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Both

• Neither

Who faced challenges with harsh winters and scurvy among his crew?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Both

• Neither

Which explorer laid the foundation for English claims in North America?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Both

• Neither

Who explored the St. Lawrence River, documenting it for future French explorers?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Both

• Neither