John Cabot Exploration Quiz

What was one of the main reasons John Cabot embarked on his voyage to North America?

• To establish a trade route with Africa

• To find the lost city of Atlantis

• To find a new route to Asia

• To discover new lands for Spain

Which ship did John Cabot use for his 1497 expedition?

• The Santa Maria

• The Mathew

• The Mayflower

• The Victoria

What was one of the challenges John Cabot faced during his exploration?

• Running out of food supplies

• Being attacked by pirates

• Encountering hostile tribes

• Believing he had reached Asia

What evidence did Cabot and his crew find that indicated the presence of natives?

• A written manuscript

• A large stone monument

• A trail, nets, and tools

• A village with huts

How did John Cabot's voyages influence the English language in North America?

• He created a new dialect of English

• He translated native languages into English

• He established English as the dominant language

• He introduced new words from Italian