Vitus Bering: Across Siberia To North America

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    1. Bering left St. Petersburg ahead of Chirikov.

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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.

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  • 2. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Line 40 page 23

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

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    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    by flat-bottomed boat - see line 15-16 page 22

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    6. Bering's men found Eskimos in Alaska.

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    • False

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    Correct Answer
    A. 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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    3. Vitus Bering was from St. Petersburg.

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

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    Correct Answer
    A. No Information
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    4. Bering spent two years exploring the east coast of Siberia.

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    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    only one summer. See line 28 page 22

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

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    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Bering's and Burke's expeditions were not similar.

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