The first documented visit by a European was in 1524 by Giovanni da Verrazzano, a Florentine explorer in the service of the French crown, who sailed his ship La Dauphine into New York Harbor. He claimed the area for France and named it "Nouvelle Angoulême" (New Angoulême). COUNT 8
QSN1 In what year did the first European arrive in the New York area? ANS1 1524 QSN2 What was the name of the first European who arrived in the New York area? ANS2 Giovanni da Verrazzano QSN3 What was the name of Giovanni da Verrazzano's ship? ANS3 La Dauphine QSN4 What nation did Giovanni da Verrazzano serve? ANS4 France QSN5 What did Giovanni da Verrazzano call the area when he staked claim on it? ANS5 Nouvelle Angoulême QSN6 When was the first European to visit the area of NYC? ANS6 1524 QSN7 Giovanni da Verrazzano's ship that sailed to New York was named what? ANS7 La Dauphine QSN8 Giovani da Verrazzano was an explorer from which country? ANS8 France