1. WHICH PAIR OF STATEMENTS DESCRIBES A GOAL OF FRANCE AND A RESULT
    OBTAINED BY JACQUES CARTIER?

                     GOAL                                                                       RESULT
A)     To perfect the compass.                                            · He proved that the world was round.
B)     To find a new route to Asia.                                      · He claimed territory in the name of France.
C)     To improve existing maps.                                        · He mapped the Canadian Shield.
D)     To convert Native populations.                                 · He brought back spices and  silk.
 
ANSWER: A B C D

2. A certain French explorer accomplished the following things during his voyages to America.

WITH WHAT PERIOD OF HISTORY ARE THIS EXPLORER'S VOYAGES ASSOCIATED ?

                             A)                         B)                        C)                        D)
              /______________/______________/______________/_____________/

         1400                     1450                     1500                      1550                   1600
 
ANSWER: A B C D

3.  WHAT WERE TWO RESULTS OF JACQUES CARTIER'S VOYAGES?

     1. He established a permanent colony on the shores of the St. Lawrence River.
     2. He explored the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River.
     3. He discovered a new route to Asia.
     4. He brought back gold and spices.
     5. He claimed the new territory for France.

A)     1     and     2                                                     C)     3     and     4
B)     2     and     5                                                     D)     3     and     5
 
ANSWER: A B C D

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