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John Franklin Quiz
Unraveling the Adventures of John Franklin: The Ultimate Quiz for British Naval Enthusiasts!
Updated: May 31, 2023
Embark on a thrilling adventure with this quiz! Test your knowledge of John Franklin, the daring British explorer who navigated treacherous Arctic waters and shaped the course of naval history.
From the obvious to the obscure, this quiz covers it all! With 20 questions on John Franklin, it's the perfect way to test your John Franklin knowledge. Think you have what it takes to score 100%? Challenge yourself.
What was John Franklin's profession?
Arctic Explorer
Painter
Chef
Astronaut
In which war did John Franklin serve against Napoleonic France?
World War II
Napoleonic Wars
World War I
War Of 1812
How many expeditions did John Franklin lead into the Canadian Arctic?
2
4
3
1
What position did John Franklin hold in Van Diemen's Land?
Lieutenant-Governor
Ambassador
Mayor
Governor
In which year did John Franklin's final expedition begin?
1840
1842
1844
1845
Where did John Franklin's ships become icebound during his final expedition?
Baffin Island
Ellesmere Island
King William Island
Victoria Island
In which month did John Franklin die?
April
June
September
January
What was the main cause of death for the crew members of Franklin's final expedition?
Attacks By Animals
Starvation
Frostbite
Drowning
What was the main goal of John Franklin's expeditions?
Traverse The Northwest Passage
Discover New Species
Find Gold
Establish Trade Routes
What honorific title did John Franklin hold?
Duke
Lord
Baron
Sir
What was John Franklin's birthdate?
16 April 1796
11 June 1786
11 June 1796
16 April 1786
How many ships were in John Franklin's final expedition?
3
2
1
4
What was the name of John Franklin's first Arctic expedition?
Coppermine Expedition
Franklin's Lost Expedition
Northwest Passage Expedition
Van Diemen's Land Expedition
Which organization awarded John Franklin a gold medal for his Arctic explorations?
British Royal Navy
Arctic Exploration Society
National Geographic Society
Royal Geographical Society
What rank did John Franklin achieve in the British Royal Navy?
Captain
Lieutenant
Commander
Rear-Admiral
Which war did John Franklin serve against the United States?
Mexican-American War
American Revolutionary War
War Of 1812
Spanish-American War
What was the name of John Franklin's second Arctic expedition?
Mackenzie River Expedition
Coppermine Expedition
Northwest Passage Expedition
Franklin's Lost Expedition
In which modern-day territory did John Franklin's final expedition become icebound?
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Greenland
Yukon
What was the primary objective of John Franklin's final expedition?
To Search For The Lost City Of Atlantis
To Find The Northwest Passage
To Establish A Trade Route With Asia
To Claim Land For The British Empire
When did John Franklin die?
Sep 23, 1902
Mar 18, 1877
Jun 11, 1847
Jan 1, 1846
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