Canada's History
Which European explorer sailed the St. Lawrence River between 1534 and 1542 and gave Canada its name?
- ○John Cabot
- ○Samuel de Champlain
- ✓Jacques Cartier
- ○Henry Hudson
Correct answer
Jacques Cartier
Jacques Cartier made three voyages between 1534 and 1542, exploring the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the river inland. He adopted the Iroquoian word 'kanata' (meaning village) which evolved into 'Canada.'
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