American Robert Peary first to reach North Pole
- 1. When did Robert Peary claim to have reached the North Pole?
A) 1915
B) 1898
C) 1923
D) 1909
- 2. Which country did Robert Peary represent during his North Pole expedition?
A) Norway
B) Sweden
C) Canada
D) United States
- 3. Who was Robert Peary's African American assistant on the expedition to the North Pole?
A) John Smith
B) Matthew Henson
C) David Jones
D) Michael Brown
- 4. What was the name of Robert Peary's specially designed Arctic vessel used in his expeditions?
A) Endurance
B) Beagle
C) Roosevelt
D) Discovery
- 5. During his final expedition, who did Robert Peary invite to accompany him as a navigator?
A) Richard Byrd
B) Roald Amundsen
C) Donald MacMillan
D) Ernest Shackleton
- 6. In what month did Robert Peary claim to have reached the North Pole?
A) October
B) April
C) June
D) January
- 7. What was the cemetery name where Robert Peary is buried?
A) Arlington National Cemetery
B) Green-Wood Cemetery
C) Hollywood Forever Cemetery
D) Père Lachaise Cemetery
- 8. Which of the following ranks did Robert Peary achieve during his military career?
A) General
B) Rear Admiral
C) Captain
D) Colonel
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