Facts
What did Matthew Henson discover?
North Pole
What ocean did they have to cross?
The Arctic Ocean
Who did Matthew Henson learn survival skills from?
The Inuit
What did Matthew Henson place in the ground when he made his discovery?
The American flag.
The hard biscuits that they would eat that were created by the Inuits.
Pemmican
What year did he die?
1955
The dome-shaped shelters that they stayed in were called?
Igloos
What was Henson's job when he worked for Peary?
He was a cabin boy.
How many trips did Matthew Henson make to the Arctic?
5
Name a natural disaster that almost cost them their lives.
blizzards and starvation
What is it called when the skin and tissue freeze?
frostbite
What is the closest land to the Arctic?
Greenland
How old was Henson when he left home to pursue his dream that was inspired by Frederick Douglas?
13
What year did Henson's dream come true to finding the North Pole?
1909
Where was Matthew Henson's body moved to in 1988?
Arlington National Cemetery
Name 2 animals that his clothing was made from.
Polar bear and seals
What is the northernmost point on Earth?
The North Pole
Wanting to go further with his travel explorations, who did Henson begin working with, even though it was beneath his skill level?
Robert Peary
Who was given credit in being the first to the North Pole?
Robert Peary
What happened to Henson that almost cost him his life?
An extra sturdy sled that was pulled by dogs was called what?
A sledge
What is the nickname for the Arctic?
The kingdom of ice.
What were the laws called in the early 1900's that didn't allow blacks equal opportunities in the community?
Jim Crow laws
Why was Henson not given the credit of being the 1st to the North Pole?
He was a man of color and his efforts were not recognized until later; after his death.
How far ahead was Henson when he tumbled into the ocean and his dream almost came to an end?
he was 150 miles ahead of Peary pushing his way through the ice with 4 Inuit men.