Ernest Shackleton - Biography.com

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Who was Sir Ernest Shackleton?

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A British explorer

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What happened to Shackleton during his first expedition to the South Pole?

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He fell seriously ill and had to return home.

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How many times did Shackleton attempt to reach the South Pole before the Endurance expedition?

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Twice

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What was Shackleton's goal for the Endurance expedition? Options: To cross Antarctica via the South Pole, To reach the North Pole, To explore the Amazon rainforest, To climb Mount Everest

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To cross Antarctica via the South Pole

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What happened to the Endurance?

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It was crushed by ice.

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How did Shackleton and his men travel from Elephant Island to South Georgia?

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By boat

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How long did it take Shackleton and his men to reach South Georgia from Elephant Island?

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16 days

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Did all of Shackleton's crew survive the ordeal?

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Yes

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What was Shackleton's legacy in Antarctic exploration?

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He inspired future explorers

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What was Shackleton's rank in the merchant navy by the age of 18?

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First mate