Explorer Quiz

What was Henry the Navigator's primary contribution to the Age of Exploration?

• He led several expeditions to the New World.

• He founded a navigation school in Portugal.

• He discovered the route to India.

• He circumnavigated the globe.

Which country did Henry the Navigator primarily represent in his explorations?

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

• England

What was Vasco da Gama's major achievement?

• Discovering the Americas

• Finding a sea route to India

• Circumnavigating the globe

• Exploring the Arctic

Which cape did Vasco da Gama round to reach India?

• Cape Horn

• Cape of Good Hope

• Cape Cod

• Cape Canaveral

What is Ferdinand Magellan best known for?

• Discovering the Americas

• Circumnavigating the globe

• Founding a colony in Asia

• Defeating the Spanish Armada

Which ocean did Ferdinand Magellan die in during his expedition?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is Sir Francis Drake famous for?

• Leading the first successful English circumnavigation of the globe

• Discovering the route to India

• Establishing Jamestown

• Discovering the Pacific Ocean

Which event is Sir Francis Drake most associated with?

• The defeat of the Spanish Armada

• The founding of Plymouth Colony

• The discovery of Australia

• The Treaty of Tordesillas

Which body of water is named after Henry Hudson?

• Hudson River

• Hudson Bay

• Both A and B

• Hudson Strait

Which empire did Hernán Cortés conquer?

• Inca Empire

• Mayan Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Olmec Empire