Jacques Cartier Quiz

Who sent Jacques Cartier on his expedition to the New World?

• King of England

• King of France

• King of Spain

• King of Portugal

What river did Jacques Cartier explore for over 1,000 miles?

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• St. Lawrence River

• Hudson River

What did Cartier and his crew think they would find in Canada?

• Real gold and diamonds

• Fool’s gold and quartz

• Rubies and emeralds

• Silver and spices

What did Cartier and his crew actually find in Canada?

• Real gold and diamonds

• Fool’s gold and quartz

• Sapphires and emeralds

• Silver and spices

What was one of Cartier’s main goals during his expeditions?

• To find the Pacific Ocean

• To explore South America

• To discover a Northwest Passage to Asia

• To map the Mississippi River

What challenges did Cartier and his crew face during their explorations?

• Hot weather and deserts

• Icy waters, snowstorms, and scurvy

• Hurricanes and earthquakes

• Wild animals and volcanoes

What is Jacques Cartier remembered for?

• Discovering the Amazon River

• Giving Canada its name and exploring the St. Lawrence River

• Finding gold and silver in Canada

• Building the first European city in America

What was Jacques Cartier known for before his expeditions?

• Being a skilled fisherman and navigator

• Being a famous explorer in Asia

• Leading battles in Europe

• Building ships for the King of France

What happened to Cartier’s ships during one of his voyages?

• They sank in a storm.

• They were trapped in ice.

• They were stolen by pirates.

• They were damaged by rocks.

What did Cartier do to the two sons of the Iroquois chief?

• Cartier became friends with them.

• Cartier took them on a tour of the areas he discovered in Canada.

• Cartier taught them European customs.
• Cartier kidnapped them.