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