What was the name of the colony established by Samuel de Champlain in 1608?

• A. Acadia
• B. Montréal
• C. Québec
• D. St. John's

Answer: (C)

The main idea is the first permanent French settlement along the St. Lawrence, established specifically in 1608. Samuel de Champlain led explorers to the site of present-day Quebec City and set up a fort and trading post there, creating the core settlement that would become the French colony of Quebec within New France. The name Québec comes from the local language and refers to the narrow point of the river, signaling why this spot was chosen for a fortified trading post and governance center. This is why Québec is the best answer: it identifies the actual settlement Champlain founded in 1608. The other options refer to different places or times not tied to Champlain’s 1608 founding.