Exploring Early Explorations of North America: Henry Hudson

The video covers Henry Hudson's attempts to find a Northwest Passage to Asia. It begins with an introduction to key vocabulary and Hudson's early life. Hudson made four voyages, facing challenges like ice and mutiny. His third voyage led to the discovery of the Hudson River, and his final voyage ended in mutiny, leading to his disappearance.

What does the term 'embarked' refer to?

• A map used by explorers

• Starting a journey

• A journey by sea

• A type of ship

What was Henry Hudson's goal in his voyages?

• To discover new lands

• To find the Northwest Passage

• To trade with the East Indies

• To map the coast of England

What was the name of the ship Hudson sailed on in 1607?

• The Discovery

• The Hope Well

• The Half Moon

• The Endeavour

Which company did Hudson sail for in 1609?

• Dutch East India Company

• British East India Company

• Spanish East India Company

• Virginia Company

What significant geographical feature did Hudson discover in 1609?

• Hudson Strait

• Hudson Canyon

• Hudson River

• Hudson Bay

Which crops did Hudson observe being cultivated by the Native Americans?

• Potatoes and tomatoes

• Rice and oats

• Maize and beans

• Wheat and barley

What did the Native Americans do to show they were not a threat to Hudson?

• Performed a dance

• Left the area

• Offered gifts

• Broke their arrows

Which city was built at the mouth of the river Hudson discovered?

• New Hudson

• New England

• New Amsterdam

• New York

What was the primary reason Hudson's crew mutinied during his final voyage?

• They were lost at sea

• Lack of food

• Harsh winter conditions

• Disagreements with Hudson

What ultimately happened to Henry Hudson on his final voyage?

• He returned to England

• He started a colony

• He was abandoned by his crew

• He discovered the Northwest Passage