Famous Explorers of the Western Hemisphere 25

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Which country did Christopher Columbus represent while exploring?

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Spain

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What was Christopher Columbus's accomplishment?

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First European to get to the 'New World' (Caribbean)

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Fill in the blank: Giovanni Caboto, also known as John Cabot, was the first known European to reach ________.

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mainland North America.

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Which explorer realized that Columbus wasn't in Asia and had the Americas named after him?

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Amerigo Vespucci

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Fill in the blank: Christopher Columbus represented _______ while exploring.

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Spain.

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Which explorer crossed the Isthmus of Panama and was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean?

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Vasco Nunez de Balboa

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Who's ship was the first to circumnavigate the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Pedro Alvarez Cabral was the first European to find ______.

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Brazil

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Which explorer was looking for the fountain of youth in Florida?

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Juan Ponce de Leon

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Which country did Hernando Cortes represent during his explorations?

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Spain