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Which legendary explorer travelled along the Silk Route from Europe to Asia in the 13th century and lived in China for 17 years?
Marco Polo
Who was the first European to reach India by sea in the late 15th century, thus opening the sea route connecting Europe to Asia?
Vasco da Gama
Which Portuguese explorer was the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean in the 16th century, but met a tragic end in the Philippines?
Ferdinand Magellan
Which British explorer helped in mapping the Pacific, New Zealand, and Australia, changing European perception of world geography?
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During the reign of King Harshavardhana, which Buddhist monk travelled overland from China to India for Buddhist scriptures?
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Who led the first European expeditions to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America in the 14th century?
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