American Robert Peary first to reach North Pole
- 1. When did Robert Peary claim to have reached the North Pole?
A) 1923
B) 1915
C) 1909
D) 1898
- 2. Which country did Robert Peary represent during his North Pole expedition?
A) Norway
B) United States
C) Sweden
D) Canada
- 3. Who was Robert Peary's African American assistant on the expedition to the North Pole?
A) Matthew Henson
B) Michael Brown
C) David Jones
D) John Smith
- 4. Which of the following ranks did Robert Peary achieve during his military career?
A) Captain
B) General
C) Colonel
D) Rear Admiral
- 5. During his final expedition, who did Robert Peary invite to accompany him as a navigator?
A) Roald Amundsen
B) Donald MacMillan
C) Ernest Shackleton
D) Richard Byrd
- 6. What was the cemetery name where Robert Peary is buried?
A) Père Lachaise Cemetery
B) Arlington National Cemetery
C) Green-Wood Cemetery
D) Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- 7. In what month did Robert Peary claim to have reached the North Pole?
A) January
B) October
C) June
D) April
- 8. What was the name of Robert Peary's specially designed Arctic vessel used in his expeditions?
A) Discovery
B) Beagle
C) Roosevelt
D) Endurance
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