During long voyages, sailors ate hard bread that had been baked many times. This is called...
Hardtack
John Cabot sailed in the hopes of finding the Northwest Passage. What was the name of his boat?
The Matthew
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.
John Cabot claimed "New Founde Land" for which country?
England
While exploring on the sea, which disease made sailors very sick due to lack of Vitamin C?
Scuuuurvy
How did the explorers preserve meat on their ship?
The meat was salted
Who often sponsored exploring expeditions?
Kings, Queens or other wealthy men
Jacques Cartier sailed for which country?
France
What is the name of the type of boat that Henry Hudson, his son and the sick men were put into?
A Shallop
True or False. Sailors had to be aware of pirates and privateers when sailing.
True!
Name two reasons why King Henry the Navigator was an important leader in exploration.
He brought shipbuilders, instrument makers, cartographers, astronomers, botanists, School of Navigation
True or False. Explorers traded with First Nations people.
True
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.
Jacques Cartier was the 1st European to travel down which river?
St. Lawrence River
Henry Hudson sailed for England on a boat called...
The Discovery
True or False. Living conditions aboard sailing ships were THE BEST!
False
Name 3 of the 5 reasons explorers went exploring?
Greed and fame, natural human curiosity, christianity, better sailing instruments and better ships
Jacques Cartier was trying to find which passage?
The Northwest Passage to Asia
True or False. Cartier took Chief Donnaconna and his sons to France and safely brought them back home after their visit.
FALSE!
What does it mean to sponsor an exploring expedition?
To pay for the trip to happen (buy boats, pay captain and sailors, buy food and supplies)
Why did maps have pictures of sea monsters drawn on them?
To scare other ships from exploring
What First Nation recipe did Jacques Cartier and his men drink during the harsh winters to survive?
A cedar bough brew (scurvey tea)
Which explorer planted a cross that claimed the land for France, but told Chief Donnaconna the cross was only a guidepost?
Jacques Cartier
Which 4 main countries explored during the Renaissance?
France, Portugal, Spain, England