Explorers Quiz

Who is known as the first sailor to successfully circumnavigate the world?

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• James Cook

What was the name of the ship used by Ferdinand Magellan in the expedition around the world?

• Santa Maria

• Victoria

• Endeavour

• Nina

What was the main goal of Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492?

• To find a route to India

• To discover a new continent

• To search for spice trade routes

• To explore the coast of South America

Who is known for exploring the Pacific Ocean and discovering Australia?

• Vasco da Gama

• James Cook

• Marco Polo

• Hernán Cortés

What was the name of the Portuguese sailor who found the sea route to India via the Cape of Good Hope?

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Pedro Cabral

One of Marco Polo's famous voyages was to which region?

• South America

• China

• Africa

• Australia

What was the name of the expedition carried out by Juan Sebastián Elcano after Magellan's death?

• First Expedition to America

• Return Expedition to Spain

• Expedition to Africa

• Expedition to Discover Australia

Who was the first explorer to map and explore the coasts along North America?

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Giovanni da Verrazzano

• Hernán Cortés

What was the name of the strait discovered by Vasco da Gama while sailing to India?

• Strait of Malacca

• Strait of Gibraltar

• Bering Strait

• Cape of Good Hope Strait

What was the name of the ship used by James Cook in his exploration of the Pacific Ocean?

• Endeavour

• Discovery

• Resolution

• Victory