Quiz on John Cabot

John Cabot was an explorer known for:

• Discovering a new continent

• Searching for a route to Asia

• Leading a colony in America

• Finding the Fountain of Youth

Cabot’s explorations were significant because they:

• Found a way to Asia

• Established a new country

• Opened up new routes for England

• Conquered new territories

If you were introducing John Cabot to someone who had never heard of him, you would say he:

• Was an explorer who worked for Spain

• Led explorations sponsored by England to find new trade routes

• Discovered the Fountain of Youth

• Was a wealthy merchant who settled in the Americas

John Cabot was originally from which country?

• England

• France

• Italy

• Spain

Cabot's original Italian name was:

• Giovanni Caboto

• Giancarlo Cabetti

• Guiseppe Calvini

• Gian Carlo

Before becoming an explorer, Cabot likely gained experience through:

• Military training

• Maritime work and navigation skills

• Working as a merchant

• Farming

John Cabot moved to England to:

• Join the army

• Seek sponsorship for exploration

• Trade goods

• Escape from Italy

Cabot was inspired to explore by:

• Stories of Columbus’s voyages

• Tales of ancient explorers

• Myths of lost cities

• Legends of buried treasure

What was John Cabot’s main goal in exploration?

• To conquer new lands

• To find a direct route to Asia

• To spread religion

• To explore new worlds for adventure

Which country sponsored John Cabot’s journey?

• France

• Portugal

• England

• Spain