The Age of Discovery: Mapping the World Quiz

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The Age of Discovery: Mapping the World: a General level History quiz. Test your knowledge with 13 questions!
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Question 1
Which explorer is famously credited with reaching the Americas in 1492?
A Ferdinand Magellan
B Christopher Columbus
C Marco Polo
D Vasco da Gama
Question 2
What was the main motivation for the Age of Discovery?
A Spice trade
B Internet access
C Tourism
D Space travel
Question 3
What instrument helped sailors navigate by the stars?
A Calculator
B Astrolabe
C Telephone
D Microscope
Question 4
Ferdinand Magellan's expedition was the first to:
A Circumnavigate the globe
B Invent the airplane
C Reach the moon
D Fly over the world
Question 5
Which ocean did Columbus cross to reach the Americas?
A Indian
B Pacific
C Arctic
D Atlantic

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