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(10/9) Studies Weekly_W.8

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You must receive an 9 out of 12 to complete this assignment. BUT do not stop at 9 try to get 12 out of 12! You can do it! Rememeber you can use the text to help you find the answers.
Question 1
1.

What is the name of the navigation tool shown to the right?

Question 2
2.

A(n) ________________ is used to measure the angle of the North Star at night and the angle of the sun at noon during the day.

Question 3
3.

Henry Hudson was in search of _______________.

Question 4
4.

Which Canadian city was established by Samuel de Champlain?

Question 5
5.

Which explorer is known for raiding and plundering the areas to which he sailed?

Question 6
6.

What is the name of the technique scientists use to date things that were once alive?

Question 7
7.

What do we call the line pictured on the globe?

Question 8
8.

Which explorer is known as the "Father of New France"?

Question 9
9.

The Spanish referred to Sir Francis Drake as a "sea dog" because of things he did while exploring.
Select the facts below that you know to be true about Drake, based on this week's Studies Weekly:

Question 10
10.

Match each European explorer with the area where they established colonies and/or trading posts.

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Henry Hudson
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Hudson River Area
John Cabot
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east coast of Canada
Sieur de La Salle
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Great Lakes area
Question 11
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The search for a shorter trade route to Asia led European explorers to establish colonies and trading posts in North_________________________along their way.

Question 12
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