Exploration and Encounters in Early World History Quiz

Vasco da Gama was the first European explorer to reach India by sea in 1498, establishing a direct maritime route.

Zheng He, the Chinese explorer, commanded seven naval expeditions in the 15th century, reaching Africa and other distant destinations.

Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish conquistador, was responsible for the conquest of the Inca Empire in the early 16th century.

Ferdinand Magellan is credited with the first circumnavigation of the Earth, although he did not complete the journey himself.

Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian explorer, is credited with discovering the New World, and the Americas are named after him.

Bartholomew Dias, the Portuguese explorer, sailed around the southern tip of Africa, opening the sea route to the east via the Cape of Good Hope.

Vasco da Gama was the Portuguese explorer who first sailed directly from Europe to India, establishing a sea route.

Leif Erikson, the Norse explorer, is believed to have reached North America around the year 1000 CE, predating Columbus.

Phoenicia is credited with developing the first maritime trade network, dominating the Mediterranean Sea with their advanced navigation and trade.

Leif Erikson, a Viking explorer, is believed to have reached present-day Canada around 1000 CE, preceding other European arrivals.

Xuanzang, the Chinese monk, traveled to India in the 5th century CE to spread Buddhism and later documented his journey in detail.

Ibn Battuta, the African explorer, reached Timbuktu and promoted African knowledge and culture during the 14th century CE.