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1. In what country was Captain James Cook born?

A England B France C Portugal D Spain

2. When was Captain James Cook born?

A 1728 B 1687 C 1542 D 1610

3. What was Captain James Cook most known for?

A First to circumnavigate the globe B Starting the European exploration of America C Exploring the South Pacific D First to the top of Mount Everest

4. During what war did James Cook become an expert at map making and navigating?

A Anglo-French War B War of the French Revolution C American Revolutionary War D Seven Years War

5. What was the name of Captain James Cook's ship on his first expedition?

A Endeavour B Santa Maria C Nina D Enterprise

6. What lands did Captain James Cook map and explore during his first expedition?

A Australia and New Zealand B Philippine Islands C Japan and Indonesia D China and Vietnam

7. What was the goal of Captain James Cook's second expedition?

A To discover the Northwest Passage B To circumnavigate the globe C To find the fabled southern continent D To establish a colony on Australia

8. What was the goal of Captain James Cook's Third expedition?

A To discover the Northwest Passage B To find the fabled southern continent C To circumnavigate the globe D To establish a colony on Australia

9. What rules did Cook impose on his crew to keep them safe and healthy?

A The ship was kept very clean B The bedding had to be aired out twice a week C They had to bathe every day D All of the above

10. How did Captain James Cook die?

A He was killed by natives on the Hawaiian Islands B His ship sunk somewhere in the Pacific Ocean C In his bed at home from pneumonia D He died of malaria while exploring Australia

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