#1
Which explorer is credited with circumnavigating the globe during the Age of Discovery?
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Marco Polo
James Cook
#2
What is the term used for the imaginary line that divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres on the Earth's surface?
Prime Meridian
Equator
International Date Line
Tropic of Cancer
#3
Which ocean is the largest and covers the greatest surface area?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
#4
What is the significance of the Suez Canal in maritime trade?
Connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea
Connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean
Connects the Indian Ocean to the Arctic Ocean
Connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Black Sea
#5
What is the primary purpose of a lighthouse in maritime navigation?
To mark the location of underwater rocks
To guide ships safely through a channel
To signal distress during storms
To provide a resting place for migratory birds
#6
Which sea route connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, passing through the Arctic region?
Strait of Gibraltar
Bering Strait
Panama Canal
Northeast Passage
#7
During which century did the Age of Exploration reach its peak?
14th century
15th century
16th century
17th century
#8
Which European country sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492?
Portugal
Spain
England
France
#9
Which famous shipwreck in 1912 led to significant improvements in maritime safety regulations?
Lusitania
Titanic
Bismarck
Andrea Doria
#10
In maritime navigation, what does the term 'bearing' refer to?
Speed of the ship
Direction of the ship's head
Depth of the water
Distance from the shore
#11
What is the concept of 'cabotage' in maritime law?
Free passage through international waters
Coastal navigation and trade between two points within a single country
Exclusive rights for fishing in a specific region
Submarine cable installation
#12
Which ancient civilization is known for its advanced maritime technology, including the creation of the astrolabe?
Egyptian
Greek
Phoenician
Roman
#13
Who was the first person to reach the South Pole in 1911?
Roald Amundsen
Robert Falcon Scott
Ernest Shackleton
Richard E. Byrd
#14
Which international organization regulates and sets standards for the shipping industry worldwide?
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
#15
What is the significance of the Battle of Trafalgar in maritime history?
First successful circumnavigation
Defeat of the Spanish Armada
British victory against the French and Spanish navies
Discovery of the Northwest Passage
#16
Which Portuguese explorer is known for establishing the sea route from Europe to India in the late 15th century?
Vasco da Gama
Bartolomeu Dias
Pedro Álvares Cabral
Amerigo Vespucci
#17
What is the concept of 'freedom of the seas' in maritime law?
Exclusive economic zones for coastal nations
Open and unrestricted access to the world's oceans for all nations
Maritime piracy regulations
Territorial waters for military use only