Vitus Bering: Across Siberia To North America

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1. 1. Bering left St. Petersburg ahead of Chirikov.

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Line 14 - page 22

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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.

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

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Line 40 page 23

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

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

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4. 6. Bering's men found Eskimos in Alaska.

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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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5. 3. Vitus Bering was from St. Petersburg.

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

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not-available-via-ai

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

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only one summer. See line 28 page 22

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

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

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1. Bering left St. Petersburg ahead of Chirikov.
7. Scurvy is caused by a lack of vitamin C.
2. It took them seven years to cross Siberia because they were...
6. Bering's men found Eskimos in Alaska.
3. Vitus Bering was from St. Petersburg.
8. Alaska belonged to the United States at the time of Bering's...
4. Bering spent two years exploring the east coast of Siberia.
* 5. Bering's and Burke's (from Lesson 1) expeditions were similar.
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