Explorations of John Cabot

The video explores the life and voyages of John Cabot, an Italian explorer who sailed for England. It covers his early life in Genoa and Venice, his plans to find a westward route to Asia, and his sponsorship by King Henry VII. Cabot's first voyage was unsuccessful, but his second voyage led to the discovery of parts of North America, which he claimed for England. His third voyage remains a mystery, but his explorations were crucial for England's later colonial endeavors.

Where was John Cabot born?

• Venice, Italy

• Genoa, Italy

• Lisbon, Portugal

• Bristol, England

What was Cabot's main idea for finding a route to Asia?

• Sailing directly east

• Sailing north to find a shorter route

• Sailing south around Africa

• Sailing west like Columbus

What was the name of the ship Cabot used for his second voyage?

• The Pinta

• The Mathew

• Santa Maria

• The Nina

What did Cabot claim for England during his second voyage?

• A passage to India

• A new trade agreement

• Land in North America

• A new spice route

What was King Henry VII's reaction to Cabot's discoveries?

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

• Angry

• Very pleased

What was the main commodity that made Cabot's discovery valuable to England?

• Fish

• Silk

• Gold

• Spices

What is known about Cabot's third voyage?

• It was a complete failure

• It reached Japan

• It is shrouded in mystery

• It was a great success

How did Cabot's explorations impact England?

• They paved the way for British colonies

• They were insignificant

• They resulted in a new trade route to Asia

• They led to the discovery of a new continent

Which explorer was Cabot often compared to?

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was a key difference between Cabot and Columbus's voyages?

• Cabot sailed for England, Columbus for Spain

• Cabot sailed south, Columbus sailed north

• Cabot found a new route to Asia, Columbus did not

• Cabot used larger ships than Columbus