John Cabot

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What title did the king give John Cabot?

"The Great Admiral"

How many crewmen did he have on his first voyage?

18

What gift did John Cabot receive from the king for discovering an island in the name of England?

20 pounds annually

How many crewmen did John Cabot have on his second voyage?

300 crew members

What country sponsored Cabot's voyage?

England

What was the name that John Cabot was born with?

Giovanni Caboto

What did Sebastian Cabot do after his father's disappearance?

He became an explorer and skilled mapmaker.

What was John Cabot's purpose for exploration?

He wanted to find a faster route, or the Northwest Passage, to Asia.

Where was John Cabot born?

Italy

What English king funded Cabot's exploration?

King Henry VII

What was the name of the ship he was given for his first voyage?

Matthew

What was the land called that Cabot "discovered" in the New World?

Newfoundland, Canada

What name did John Cabot give the island he landed on?

St. John Island

How many ships did the king give John Cabot for his second voyage?

five ships

What did John Cabot study while working with his family's spice trading business?

map-making, navigation, astronomy, mathematics, and seamanship

How many ships returned from Cabot's last voyage?

only one ship returned

What is John Cabot known for?

sailing to North American

What were some obstacles and challenges Cabot faced while sailing?

storms, bad weather, and disagreement among his crew members

How many voyages did Cabot take?

two

In what direction did John Cabot sail to reach his destination?

west


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