Where was the first European settlement north of Florida?

Question: Where was the first European settlement north of Florida?

Answer options:

• Quebec ✅ Port-Royal (Acadia)
• St. John's
• Halifax

Correct answer: Port-Royal (Acadia)

Explanation: Port-Royal (Acadia) is correct because French explorers Pierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlain established this settlement in 1605, marking the first permanent European settlement north of Florida according to the official study guide. Quebec is incorrect because Champlain founded it later, in 1608. Halifax was founded much later, in 1749, and St. John's, despite its early maritime activity, is not recognized as the first formal settlement in this context. The underlying concept covers early French exploration and the colonization of Acadia. For the exam, candidates must recognize key dates, locations, and historical figures associated with Canada's earliest European settlements.