famous world explorers and the countries they explored
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- Q1Which explorer is known for exploring the coast of Australia?James CookMarco PoloChristopher ColumbusFerdinand Magellan30s
- Q2Which explorer is famous for discovering the sea route from Europe to India?Francis DrakeFerdinand MagellanHern�n Cort�sVasco da Gama30s
- Q3Which explorer is known for his famous voyage to the New World in the year 1492?Marco PoloJames CookChristopher ColumbusVasco da Gama30s
- Q4Which explorer is known for exploring the Pacific Ocean and completing the first circumnavigation of the world?James CookVasco da GamaFerdinand MagellanHern�n Cort�s30s
- Q5Which explorer is known for exploring the interior of Africa and discovering the source of the Nile River?Vasco da GamaJames CookDavid LivingstoneChristopher Columbus30s
- Q6Which explorer is known for his voyages to the West Indies and discovering America?Christopher ColumbusFerdinand MagellanVasco da GamaJames Cook30s
- Q7Which explorer is famous for his expeditions to the Antarctic?Roald AmundsenJames CookRobert Falcon ScottErnest Shackleton30s
- Q8Which explorer is known for his voyages to the Caribbean and his encounters with the indigenous people?Christopher ColumbusJames CookHern�n Cort�sFrancis Drake30s
- Q9Which explorer is known for his expedition to the South Pole?Marco PoloFerdinand MagellanRoald AmundsenHern�n Cort�s30s