Explorers CW IV Study Guide SY 21-22

Why did many explorers look for the Northwest Passage?

• to find gold

• to claim land for their country

• to find a quicker route to Asia

• to search for the coldest climate

Which of the following rivers did Jacques Cartier discover?

• Ohio River

• Mississippi River

• St. Lawrence River

• Hudson River

Did Jacques Cartier meet his goal of finding the Northwest Passage for France?

• Yes

• No

What were the main reasons for European exploration?

• god

• gold

• golf

• glory

• goods

True or False? Cartier explored the coast of Canada.

True or False? Cartier discovered the St. Lawrence River.

True or False? Cartier claimed land for France.

True or False? Cartier discovered the Pacific Ocean.

One of Cartier's biggest obstacles was ___________.

• Cold winter weather

• no money

• jungles and mountains

• shipworms

The fur trade benefited both Europeans and Native Americans. What did that trade look like?

• Native Americans were better trappers so they traded fur for goods they could not make.

• Native Americans were better trappers so they traded fur for French lessons.

• Native Americans were better trappers so they traded fur for food.

• Native Americans were better trappers so they traded fur for boats.