Exploration and Navigation in World History Quiz

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

Meriwether Lewis led the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition in the early 19th century, exploring the western portion of the United States.

Leif Erikson, the Norse explorer, is believed to have reached North America around the 11th century, predating Columbus by several centuries.

Herodotus, the ancient Greek explorer, is often considered the 'Father of History' for his writings on the Greco-Persian Wars and other historical accounts.

Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer, was responsible for the first European voyage to India via the Cape of Good Hope in 1497-1498, opening a sea route to the East.

The Hillary and Norgay Expedition in 1953 marked the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, led by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.

Zheng He, the Chinese explorer, was responsible for the 15th-century voyages known as the 'Treasure Fleets,' showcasing China's maritime prowess.

The Maurya Empire, an ancient civilization, was known for maritime exploration and trade in the Indian Ocean during the 1st millennium CE.

Bartolomeu Dias, the Portuguese explorer, is credited with the first circumnavigation of Africa and establishing a sea route to India in the late 15th century.

Roald Amundsen was the first person to reach the South Pole, leading the Antarctic expedition in 1911, beating other explorers, including Robert Falcon Scott.

Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer, is credited with traveling to Asia in the 15th century and introducing Europeans to Chinese culture and goods.

Captain James Cook's 18th-century voyages had the primary purpose of mapping and exploring the Pacific region.

Ferdinand Magellan is credited with the first circumnavigation of the Earth, although he died during the journey, and it was completed by his crew.

Kupe, the Polynesian explorer, is believed to have settled New Zealand around the 13th century, contributing to the region's early exploration and settlement.

Ferdinand Magellan, the Spanish explorer, led the first expedition to circumnavigate the Earth in the 16th century, although he died during the journey.

James Cook, the British naval officer and explorer, is known for his three voyages to the Pacific in the late 18th century, contributing significantly to geographical knowledge.

Zheng He, the Chinese explorer, led the Silk Road expeditions in the 14th century, connecting the East and West and fostering intercultural exchange.