Name 3 of the 5 reasons explorers went exploring?
Greed and fame, natural human curiosity, christianity, better sailing instruments and better ships
True or False. Living conditions aboard sailing ships were THE BEST!
False
While exploring on the sea, which disease made sailors very sick due to lack of Vitamin C?
Scuuuurvy
During long voyages, sailors ate hard bread that had been baked many times. This is called...
Hardtack
Name two dangerous and unpleasant jobs that sailors had at sea.
Operating the bilge pump, keeping the sails in position during storms, sea monster stories, incomplete maps, pirates, storms, inhabitants, etc.
Why did maps have pictures of sea monsters drawn on them?
To scare other ships from exploring
True or False. Sailors had to be aware of pirates and privateers when sailing.
True!
John Cabot sailed in the hopes of finding the Northwest Passage. What was the name of his boat?
The Matthew
Jacques Cartier was trying to find which passage?
The Northwest Passage to Asia
John Cabot claimed "New Founde Land" for which country?
England
Jacques Cartier sailed for which country?
France
Jacques Cartier was the 1st European to travel down which river?
St. Lawrence River
What First Nation recipe did Jacques Cartier and his men drink during the harsh winters to survive?
A cedar bough brew (scurvey tea)
True or False. Cartier took Chief Donnaconna and his sons to France and safely brought them back home after their visit.
FALSE!
Henry Hudson sailed for England on a boat called...
The Discovery
Why did Henry Hudson's men commit mutiny?
Ship was frozen in ice during winter, when Spring came around Hudson continued his search instead of returning home safely.
