- 1. Who was the explorer who landed in Canada and later claimed it for England?
A) Vasco da Gama
B) Christopher Columbus
C) John Cabot
D) Ferdinand Magellan
- 2. In what year did John Cabot first land in Canada?
A) 1475
B) 1503
C) 1497
D) 1521
- 3. Which monarch of England sponsored John Cabot's voyage to Canada?
A) Henry VII
B) Elizabeth I
C) Henry VIII
D) Edward VI
- 4. What was the name of the ship John Cabot sailed to Canada?
A) Santa Maria
B) Matthew
C) Golden Hind
D) Nina
- 5. What was the name of John Cabot's son who accompanied him on the expedition to Canada?
A) Francis
B) Sebastian
C) David
D) Christopher
- 6. What European country did John Cabot sail from on his voyage to Canada?
A) Portugal
B) Spain
C) France
D) England
- 7. What title or role was officially granted to John Cabot by the English crown?
A) Admiral
B) Governor
C) Explorer
D) Captain
- 8. Where in Canada did John Cabot most likely land during his expedition?
A) Newfoundland
B) Quebec
C) British Columbia
D) Nova Scotia
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