HISTORY STUDY Flashcards
lmao trivia time
What are the names of Donnacona’s 2 sons?
Domagaya & Taignoagny.
What happened to Martin Frobisher at the end of his journey?
Martin Frobisher returned to being a pirate after disappointing the English for not finding the NWP (Northwest Passage) and for finding fool’s gold instead of real gold.
What is one of the most important rivers in Canadian history?
The St. Lawrence River.
What was the main economic activity of the French in their early settlements in North America?
The fur trade.
What is scurvy?
Scurvy is a lack of vitamin C.
Which two European countries were the primary signatories of the Treaty of Utrecht?
France and Great Britain.
What major European conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713?
The War of the Spanish Succession.
What was the cause of The War of the Spanish Succession?
The death of King Charles II
Who did the Basque bribe to assassinate and betray Champlain?
Jean Duvall
What kind of alliance did the French have with the Huron?
A Military Alliance
How did Constantinople fall?
The Ottoman-Turks took it over in 1453
What is the original name of John Cabot?
Giovanni Cabato
Who did the Vikings kill?/What did they call them?
The Beothuk/Scraelings
What does NWP mean?
Northwest Passage
What is Henry Hudson’s ship called?
The Discovery
What is John Cabot’s ship called?
The Matthew
What was the place where Martin Frobisher battled against the Inuit called?
Bloody Point
What was Martin Frobisher’s goal?
To redeem himself by becoming the first person to find the Northwest Passage
What was Cartier’s crew given when they caught scurvy?
Cedar Tea
What did John Cabot see that led him to believe the land they “found” (Newfoundland) was inhabited?
💩, very tall trees, burnt-out fire pit, trails, and two figures running across the shore
What was written on the cross Cartier placed to claim land?
Vive le roi de France (Long live the king of France)
What is the name of the earliest documented Irish monk? How long did he travel for?
Brendan/Brendon/Brenden (Basically any spelling of Brendon)/7 years
What are some of the items that helped establish Europe’s wealth?
Gold, silk, pearls, pepper, and cinnamon
Who was kicked off of the Discovery?
Henry Hudson, his son and the sick people
