Age of Exploration – Knowledge Quiz

What was the name of the land trade route connecting China with Europe, which was used to shipping goods before the sea route to China was discovered?

When was the Cape of Good Hope discovered?

Which navigation instrument revolutionized ocean sailing in the 14th century?

In what year did Christopher Columbus discover the Americas?

And the name America derives from which Italian explorer?

In which year did Vasco da Gama reach India by sea?

In what year was Australia officially discovered?

Which expedition of European sailor was the first to circumnavigate the world?

What was the name of the British explorer who circumnavigated Earth three times, made maps of Australia and New Zealand enabling Great Britain to colonize these Lands?

Which Antarctic discovery date is considered official?