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History
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Who is credited with discovering America in 1492?
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Ferdinand Magellan
Quiz Options
- Ferdinand Magellan
- Christopher Columbus
- Marco Polo
- Vasco da Gama
Explanation & Context
Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer sailing for Spain, made landfall in the Americas in 1492, initiating European exploration and colonization.
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