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