Explorers Quiz

Who was Giovanni da Verrazzano?

• A French artist known for his paintings

• A Spanish explorer who discovered America

• An Italian explorer who worked for the French government

What was Giovanni da Verrazzano the first European to see?

• New York Bay

• The Amazon River

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Great Wall of China

Where was Giovanni da Verrazzano born?

• London, England

• Paris, France

• Florence, Italy

• Madrid, Spain

What was Giovanni da Verrazzano searching for during his exploration?

• A new continent

• A hidden treasure

• A new species of animal

• A short route to Asia

Who is known as the Father of New France?

• Jacques Cartier

• John Cabot

• Samuel de Champlain

• Christopher Columbus

In which year did Samuel de Champlain found the city of Quebec?

• 1628

• 1608

• 1603

• 1615

Which lake is named after Champlain?

• Lake Ontario

• Lake Champlain

• Lake Erie

• Lake Michigan

Which indigenous group did Champlain make friends with?

• Sioux/Huron

• Algonquian

• Iroquois

• Comanche

What did Champlain do in 1603?

• Built the Eiffel Tower

• Created a map of the St. Lawrence River

• Discovered America

• Invented the telephone

What year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?

• 1500

• 1510

• 1485

• 1492