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