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) Ferdinand Magellan
B) John Cabot
C) Vasco da Gama
D) Christopher Columbus
  • 2. In what year did John Cabot first land in Canada?
A) 1521
B) 1497
C) 1475
D) 1503
  • 3. Which monarch of England sponsored John Cabot's voyage to Canada?
A) Edward VI
B) Elizabeth I
C) Henry VIII
D) Henry VII
  • 4. What was the name of the ship John Cabot sailed to Canada?
A) Matthew
B) Nina
C) Santa Maria
D) Golden Hind
  • 5. Where in Canada did John Cabot most likely land during his expedition?
A) Quebec
B) British Columbia
C) Nova Scotia
D) Newfoundland
  • 6. What European country did John Cabot sail from on his voyage to Canada?
A) Portugal
B) Spain
C) England
D) France
  • 7. What title or role was officially granted to John Cabot by the English crown?
A) Captain
B) Governor
C) Admiral
D) Explorer
  • 8. What was the name of John Cabot's son who accompanied him on the expedition to Canada?
A) Christopher
B) David
C) Francis
D) Sebastian
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