Explorers of the New World

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Who initiated European exploration of the New World with voyages to the Americas in 1492, 1493, and 1498?

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Christopher Columbus

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Which explorer's travels took him along the Silk Road to China in the 13th century?

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Marco Polo

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Who is credited with initiating European exploration of the New World?

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Christopher Columbus

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Which explorer's voyages were undertaken with the ships Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria?

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Christopher Columbus

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Which French explorer is famous for exploring parts of Canada, including the St. Lawrence River?

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Jacques Cartier

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Who is believed to have been one of the first Europeans to reach North America, specifically Vinland in Newfoundland, Canada?

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Leif Ericson

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Which Italian explorer is known for exploring the eastern coast of North America, particularly the area that is now New York Harbor?

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Giovanni da Verrazzano

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In which year did Juan Ponce de León explore Florida?

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1513

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Which explorer's expedition included landmarks like the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River?

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Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

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In which year was the Treaty of Zaragoza signed?

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1529