Famous Explorers Trivia Questions
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Who is the oceanographer who, in the 1970s, created 40 one-hour TV shows while exploring the world aboard the Calypso?
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jacques cousteau
Which Venetian explorer, originally named Giovanni Caboto, conducted his explorations under the English flag?
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john cabot
Who made his second voyage to the New World in 1501, for whom America is named?
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amerigo vespucci
Who became a capitaine de corvette in the French Navy in the 1940s and captain of the Calypso in 1950?
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jacques cousteau
Who, during his fourth voyage to the New World in 1502, landed in what is now Honduras?
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christopher columbus
Who was the explorer featured in 'The Undersea World' TV specials narrated by Rod Serling?
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jacques cousteau
Which Calypso skipper is referenced in the 1998 calendar 'Colors of the Sea' that features underwater photos with text from his namesake society?
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jacques cousteau
Which explorer, who has a Colorado peak named after him, was killed in Canada during the War of 1812?
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zebulon pike
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