Captain Cook Flashcards
Who did Cook nearly meet at the northern tip of New Zealand ?
Jean François Marie De Surville
Why was Cook sailing the Pacific ?
To transit of Venus and to find the Australian continent
Who was the first person on Cooks team to sight New Zealand ?
Nicholas Young
What happened at at Cooks first encounter with Maori in Poverty Bay ?
A Maori was shot by the coxswain.
What happened at Kidnappers bay ?
Maori captured Tayeto , Tupaia’s servant. Cook killed 1 man on the boat and he was able to jump overboard and get picked up by the endeavour.
Was Cook successful in trading with the Maori there ?
No
Where did Cook formally take possession of New Zealand for England ?
Mercury Bay
Where did Cook eventually establish friendly relationships with the Maori ?
Charlotte Sound
How miles of coastline did Cook chart ?
2400 miles of coastline
How long did it take Cook to chart 2400 miles of coastline ?
Under 6 months
How many voyage did Cook make to New Zealand ?
3
What years did Cook make his 3 voyages to New Zealand. ?
- 1769
- 1773
- 1777
What place was named after Cook and what was the importance ?
Cooktown , Queensland and the importance was that he was the site of repairs of the Endeavour
