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) Christopher Columbus
B) Ferdinand Magellan
C) John Cabot
D) Vasco da Gama
- 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) Henry VIII
B) Henry VII
C) Elizabeth I
D) Edward VI
- 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) Sebastian
B) Francis
C) Christopher
D) David
- 6. What European country did John Cabot sail from on his voyage to Canada?
A) England
B) Portugal
C) France
D) Spain
- 7. What title or role was officially granted to John Cabot by the English crown?
A) Explorer
B) Governor
C) Captain
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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