#1
Which explorer is credited with the first circumnavigation of the Earth?
Ferdinand Magellan
ExplanationMagellan completed the first voyage around the globe, though he died during the expedition.
#2
Who was the Chinese explorer responsible for extensive voyages to Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa in the 15th century?
Zheng He
ExplanationZheng He led seven major expeditions, showcasing China's naval power and cultural influence.
#3
Which indigenous civilization is known for building the city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains?
Inca
ExplanationThe Inca civilization constructed Machu Picchu, a remarkable city, as a royal estate.
#4
Which Italian explorer is credited with discovering the New World for Europe?
Amerigo Vespucci
ExplanationAmerigo Vespucci's voyages led to the realization of a new continent, later named America.
#5
Which ancient civilization developed a system of writing known as hieroglyphics?
Egyptians
ExplanationThe Egyptians used hieroglyphics, a system of pictorial writing, for communication and record-keeping.
#6
Which European nation established the first successful colony in the Americas?
Spain
ExplanationSpain founded the first lasting European settlement in the Americas, Santo Domingo in 1498.
#7
Who were the main indigenous people encountered by Christopher Columbus in his voyages to the Americas?
Taino
ExplanationThe Taino people were the indigenous inhabitants of the Caribbean islands encountered by Columbus.
#8
Which European country controlled the spice trade routes before the Age of Exploration?
Portugal
ExplanationPortugal dominated the spice trade routes, especially through the exploration efforts of Vasco da Gama.
#9
What was the name of the ship on which Christopher Columbus sailed during his first voyage to the Americas?
Santa Maria
ExplanationThe Santa Maria was one of Columbus's three ships during his first voyage in 1492.
#10
Which European country sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus?
Spain
ExplanationSpain provided support and sponsorship for Christopher Columbus's historic voyages to the Americas.
#11
Which explorer is known for leading the first European expedition to reach India by sea?
Vasco da Gama
ExplanationVasco da Gama's voyage established a sea route from Europe to Asia, reaching Calicut in 1498.
#12
Who was the Portuguese explorer who reached the southern tip of Africa, now known as the Cape of Good Hope, in 1488?
Bartolomeu Dias
ExplanationDias's exploration marked the first European navigation to the Cape of Good Hope in Southern Africa.
#13
Which city served as the hub of the trans-Saharan trade routes in medieval times?
Timbuktu
ExplanationTimbuktu was a major center for trade, scholarship, and culture in the trans-Saharan trade network.
#14
Which Portuguese explorer established the first European sea route to Asia?
Vasco da Gama
ExplanationVasco da Gama successfully established the first sea route from Europe to Asia, reaching Calicut in 1498.
#15
Who was the English explorer who completed the second circumnavigation of the Earth?
Francis Drake
ExplanationFrancis Drake completed the second circumnavigation of the Earth, contributing to English naval exploration.