French Settlements in the New World

Who sailed from France with 120 colonists to establish French settlements in the New World?

• Christopher Columbus

• Samuel de Champlain

• Ferdinand Magellan

• John Cabot

What did the settlers lack that was necessary for planting crops?

• Seeds

• Suitable soil

• Tools

• Labor

What activity was part of the festivities to keep spirits up?

• Painting

• Singing and dancing

• Writing

• Swimming

What challenge did the colonists face during the winter?

• Lack of food

• Lack of water

• Lack of shelter

• Lack of clothing

What was the name of the new settlement established by Champlain in Quebec City?

• Place Royale

• Habitation

• Montreal

• New France

How many of the 24 men survived the first winter in New France?

• 8

• 12

• 16

• 20

What injury did Champlain sustain in 1610?

• A broken arm

• An arrow pierced his neck

• A leg wound

• A head injury

What was the name of the enemy Champlain fought against?

• The British

• The Spanish

• The Iroquois

• The Dutch

In what year did Champlain suffer a stroke and die?

• 1635

• 1620

• 1640

• 1615

Where was Champlain buried?

• Notre Dame de la Recouvrance

• Place Royale

• Port Royal

• Trois Rivieres