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John Cabot Review

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

John Cabot faced the following obstacles during his journey.

a)

He had to fight with the Native Americans

b)

Storms, icy cold weather, no maps, and he had to repair his ship.

c)

He didn't have enough money to sponsor his expedition.

d)

Sickness, hunger, and the spread of smallpox.

2.
What country sponsored John Cabot's expedition?
a)
Spain
b)
Italy
c)
England
d)
America
3.
John Cabot's goal was to? 
a)
Find the Fountain of Youth 
b)
Find a shorter trade route to Asia.
c)
Find the Pacific Ocean
d)
Find Puerto Rico 
4.
John Cabot was responsible for finding the following country?
a)
Italy
b)
Spain
c)
Canada
d)
Asia
5.
What happened to John Cabot and his crew?
a)
They were attacked by Native Americans.
b)
Pirates stole their ship.
c)
They all died from smallpox
d)
They were never heard from and no one knows what happened to him and his crew.
6.

What was another obstacle John Cabot faced

a)

Storms

b)

Pirates

c)

Big ship

d)

Indians

7.
a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

8.

Which of the following statements about the outcome of John Cabot's voyages is correct?

a)

Cabot explored the continent of North

America.

b)

Cabot's explorations discovered an unknown ocean.

c)

He discovered of the Northwest Passage.

d)

The English king decided that starting colonies was more important than a route to the East.

9.

Why did many explorers look for the Northwest Passage?

a)

to get to a warmer climate

b)

to make more maps of North America

c)

to trade with American Indians

d)

to find a quicker route to Asia

10.

What accomplishment by John Cabot is celebrated?

a)

finding large amounts of gold

b)

founding a successful colony

c)

getting rich through trade

d)

reaching North America

11.

What caused John Cabot to stop searching for the Northwest Passage and turn back?

a)

rapids on the Mississippi River

b)

storms and frozen seas

c)

Hard to cross the Rocky Mountains