John Cabot lands in Canada - later claimed for England
  • 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) 1475
B) 1497
C) 1503
D) 1521
  • 3. Which monarch of England sponsored John Cabot's voyage to Canada?
A) Edward VI
B) Henry VIII
C) Elizabeth I
D) Henry VII
  • 4. What was the name of the ship John Cabot sailed to Canada?
A) Matthew
B) Santa Maria
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) Christopher
C) Sebastian
D) David
  • 6. What European country did John Cabot sail from on his voyage to Canada?
A) Spain
B) Portugal
C) France
D) England
  • 7. What title or role was officially granted to John Cabot by the English crown?
A) Captain
B) Governor
C) Explorer
D) Admiral
  • 8. Where in Canada did John Cabot most likely land during his expedition?
A) British Columbia
B) Nova Scotia
C) Quebec
D) Newfoundland
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