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Who initiated the European exploration and colonization of the Americas?
Who initiated the European exploration and colonization of the Americas?
- Christopher Columbus (correct)
- Jacques Cartier
- John Cabot
- Ferdinand Magellan
Who is credited with the discovery of parts of North America under the commission of Henry VII of England?
Who is credited with the discovery of parts of North America under the commission of Henry VII of England?
- Jacques Cartier
- John Cabot (correct)
- Christopher Columbus
- Ferdinand Magellan
Who laid the foundation for French claims in North America?
Who laid the foundation for French claims in North America?
- John Cabot
- Christopher Columbus
- Jacques Cartier (correct)
- Ferdinand Magellan
Who demonstrated the vastness of the Earth through the first circumnavigation, although he died in the Philippines?
Who demonstrated the vastness of the Earth through the first circumnavigation, although he died in the Philippines?
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Who originated from Genoa, present-day Italy, and explored largely the Caribbean, parts of Central and South America?
Who originated from Genoa, present-day Italy, and explored largely the Caribbean, parts of Central and South America?
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