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WorksheetsJacques Cartier
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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1.
What country sponsored Jacques Cartier?
a)
France
b)
Spain
c)
England
d)
America
2.
What was Cartier's goal for exploring?
a)
To find the Pacific Ocean.
b)
To find the Fountain Youth
c)
To find a water route to Asia.
d)
To discover America
3.
Jacques Cartier faced the following obstacles on his expedition:
a)
He didn't have enough money to finish his expedition.
b)
His crew members had disagreements. There was not enough food.
c)
He wrecked his ship and the ship had to be repaired.
d)
Sailors got sick, Fought with the Native Americans
4.
Jacques Cartier accomplish the following during his years of exploration:
a)
He discovered America.
b)
He discovered the Pacific Ocean.
c)
He sailed over 1000 miles of the St. Lawrence River.
Named Canada
Named Canada
d)
He discovered both Florida and Puerto Rico.
5.
Why do you think Cartier looked for the “City of Gold”?
a)
Christopher Columbus told Cartier about the City of Gold.
b)
Native Americans told him stories about a wealthy city full of
gold, rubies, and other riches.
gold, rubies, and other riches.
c)
He was inspired by Juan Ponce De Leon when he found the Fountain of Youth.
d)
He wanted to be King of the city and overthrow King Ferdinand.
6.
Why do you think Native Americans attacked Cartier and his crew?
a)
They learned that Cartier was there to claim the land and riches for France.
b)
They wanted Cartier's ship and cargo.
c)
Cartier burned down a Native American village near the St. Lawrence River.
d)
Cartier and his crew were caught stealing food from the Native Americans.
7.
Why do you think Cartier wanted to be an explorer from a young age?
a)
He was inspired by the explorations of Christopher Columbus.
b)
He wanted to follow in his father's footsteps.
c)
Jacques began sailing with French explorer Giovanni da Verrazano
on his explorations of the coast of Canada when he was young.
on his explorations of the coast of Canada when he was young.
d)
He wanted to discover America.
8.
In 1534 Cartier meet a group of Native Americans known as the __________?
a)
Cherokee
b)
Nez Perce
c)
Inuit
d)
Huron
9.
During Cartier expedition, his crew became ill and were given assistance by the Huron Tribe. They were cured by ________________.
a)
Chief Geronimo
b)
Drinking tea made
from the White Cedar tree.
from the White Cedar tree.
c)
Eating Aloe Vera leaves
d)
Drinking from the Fountain of Youth
10.
Cartier will always be remembered for?
a)
His exploration of the Pacific Ocean and for giving Florida its name.
b)
His exploration of the Mississippi River
River and for giving Mississippi its name.
River and for giving Mississippi its name.
c)
His exploration of the New World
and for giving America its name.
and for giving America its name.
d)
His exploration of the St. Lawrence
River and for giving Canada its name.
River and for giving Canada its name.
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