Exploration of Canada by Samuel de Champlain

In which century did the exploration of Canada by Samuel de Champlain begin?

• 15th century

• 17th century

• 16th century

• 18th century

Who inhabited Canada at the beginning of the 17th century?

• Vikings

• Portuguese

• Indians

• Spanish

Who sent Samuel de Champlain on a voyage of exploration to Canada?

• King of Spain

• King of England

• King of Portugal

• King of France

What was the main trade carried out by European fishermen and traders in Canada?

• Silk

• Gold

• Furs

• Spices

Where did Champlain first meet the Montagnais and Algonquin Indians?

• Quebec

• Tadoussac

• Lake Champlain

• Montreal

What was the first permanent building in Canada built by Champlain?

• Fort

• Trading Post

• Church

• Habitation

What disease caused the death of many men during the winter of 1608 in Canada?

• Typhoid

• Malaria

• Scurvy

• Dysentery

What secret weapon did Champlain demonstrate in a skirmish with the Iroquois?

• Sword

• Cannon

• Arquebus

• Bow and Arrow

What did Champlain name the large lake he discovered during his exploration?

• Lake Ontario

• Lake Huron

• Lake Erie

• Lake Champlain

Who were the first missionaries to arrive at Quebec in 1625?

• Benedictines

• Dominicans

• Franciscans

• Jesuits