Cartier and Champlain Quiz

Who played a role in founding Quebec?

• Samuel de Champlain

• John Cabot

• Louis Riel

• Jacques Cartier

Who searched for the Northwest Passage?

• Artists and musicians

• Explorers such as John Cabot, Martin Frobisher, and Henry Hudson searched for the Northwest Passage.

• Farmers and traders

• Politicians and lawyers

What was Champlain's role in founding Quebec?

• Champlain was a military leader who conquered Quebec.

• Champlain was a French explorer who discovered Quebec.

• Champlain was the founder of Quebec.

• Champlain was a politician who negotiated the founding of Quebec.

What was Cartier's goal in searching for the Northwest Passage?

• To find a shortcut to South America

• To discover a new continent

• To establish a trade route with Africa

• To find a direct sea route from Europe to Asia through North America

When did Champlain found Quebec?

• 1608

• 1620

• 1609

• 1610

When did Cartier search for the Northwest Passage?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 16th century

• 19th century

What country did Champlain represent in his exploration?

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

• England

What country did Cartier represent in his exploration?

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

• France

What body of water did Cartier explore during his search for the Northwest Passage?

• Gulf of St. Lawrence

• Mediterranean Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Hudson Bay

What body of water did Champlain navigate to reach Quebec?

• Gulf of Mexico

• St. Lawrence River

• Mississippi River

• Hudson Bay