Vitus Bering: Across Siberia To North America

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This quiz explores Vitus Bering's historical journey from St. Petersburg across Siberia to North America. It assesses knowledge on the challenges and outcomes of the expedition, enhancing understanding of exploration history and geographical impacts.

Questions and Answers

1.

1. Bering left St. Petersburg ahead of Chirikov.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Line 14 - page 22

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2.

2. It took them seven years to cross Siberia because they were traveling on horseback.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
by flat-bottomed boat - see line 15-16 page 22

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3.

3. Vitus Bering was from St. Petersburg.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  No Information
Correct Answer
C. No Information

Explanation
The question asks about Vitus Bering's origin, specifically if he was from St. Petersburg. However, the answer choices do not provide any information regarding his origin. Therefore, based on the given options, we cannot determine whether Vitus Bering was from St. Petersburg or not.

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4.

4. Bering spent two years exploring the east coast of Siberia.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
only one summer. See line 28 page 22

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5.

* 5. Bering's and Burke's (from Lesson 1) expeditions were similar.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Bering's and Burke's expeditions were not similar.

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6.

6. Bering's men found Eskimos in Alaska.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  No Information
Correct Answer
C. No Information

Explanation
The given answer is "No Information" because the question does not provide any information about whether Bering's men found Eskimos in Alaska. Therefore, it is not possible to determine whether the statement is true or false based on the given information.

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7.

7. Scurvy is caused by a lack of vitamin C.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Line 40 page 23

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8.

8. Alaska belonged to the United States at the time of Bering's expedition.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  No Information
Correct Answer
C. No Information

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Vitus Bering: Across Siberia To North America

1. Bering left St. Petersburg ahead of Chirikov.

2. It took them seven years to cross Siberia because they were traveling on horseback.

3. Vitus Bering was from St. Petersburg.

4. Bering spent two years exploring the east coast of Siberia.

* 5. Bering's and Burke's (from Lesson 1) expeditions were similar.

6. Bering's men found Eskimos in Alaska.

7. Scurvy is caused by a lack of vitamin C.

8. Alaska belonged to the United States at the time of Bering's expedition.