Worksheet on Henry Hudson's exploration routes, including a map and comprehension questions.

Let's solve each question based on the "Exploration Routes of Henry Hudson" map and the information provided.

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1. What were the names of the two ships Hudson used for exploration between 1609 and 1611?

Looking at the map:
- The first route (1609) is labeled with "Half Moon".
- The second route (1610–1611) is labeled with "Discovery".

✔ Answer:
Half Moon and Discovery

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2. How long did it take Hudson to sail from Amsterdam, Netherlands to North Cape?

On the map:
- The route from Amsterdam to North Cape is shown as a red line.
- It says: "Hudson's Voyage on Half Moon (1609)"
- The time indicated is "a little more than a month".

This is supported by historical context: Hudson sailed from Amsterdam in April 1609 and reached North Cape around May or June.

✔ Answer:
b. a little more than a month

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3. Where was Henry Hudson in December of 1610?

From the map:
- The "Hudson's Voyage on Discovery (1610–1611)" route shows that he explored the northern regions near Spitsbergen, which is in the Arctic Ocean.
- He was searching for the Northwest Passage.
- In December 1610, he was sailing across the Atlantic — specifically, returning from his Arctic expedition.

Wait — let’s check the timeline:
- He left England in April 1610.
- He explored the Arctic region (including Spitsbergen).
- By December 1610, he was still north of Europe, trying to find a passage, but eventually turned back due to ice.

The map shows the Discovery route going up toward Spitsbergen and then turning south again.

So, in December 1610, he was still sailing across the Atlantic, not yet back to England.

✔ Answer:
d. sailing across the Atlantic

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4. From which country did Henry Hudson sail in 1610?

Look at the map:
- The route starting in 1610 begins from London, England.
- The label says: "Hudson's Voyage on Discovery (1610–1611)" starting from London, England.

✔ Answer:
England

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5. When was Henry Hudson last seen alive?

Historical fact (also implied by the map):
- Henry Hudson was last seen in 1611 when he and his crew mutinied aboard the *Discovery*.
- He was set adrift in a small boat with his son and a few loyal crew members.
- He was never seen again.

Since the map ends in 1611 and there's no further record, we can infer:

✔ Answer:
about 400 years ago

(Note: 2024 - 1611 = about 413 years ago → closest to about 400 years ago)

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✔ Final Answers:

1. Half Moon and Discovery
2. b. a little more than a month
3. d. sailing across the Atlantic
4. England
5. b. about 400 years ago

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