Ever wondered how explorers managed to venture into the unknown and change the course of history? This trivia celebrates the fearless pioneers who dared to dream and paved the way for future explorers. These legendary figures were not only navigators of uncharted territories but also individuals with unique tales of adventure.
Their stories reflect the courage and determination that inspired generations. From famous voyages across seas to treks through treacherous landscapes, their indomitable spirits have left a lasting impact on our understanding of our world. Their exploits are not just about charting maps but also about charting human resilience.
Take a journey through time and test your knowledge about these remarkable individuals. Expand your horizons by exploring related trivia like historical discoveries and maritime expeditions. Immerse yourself in their incredible stories and see the world through the eyes of these great adventurers.
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Jacques Cartier discovered which country?
Canada
Canada
Mexico
Mexico
Brazil
Brazil
United States
United States
Who was Ferdinand Magellan?
A 19th century philosopher
A 19th century philosopher
The Archduke of Austria who was assassinated in Sarajevo
The Archduke of Austria who was assassinated in Sarajevo
economist and social reformer
economist and social reformer
A Portuguese explorer and the first European to cross the Pacific
A Portuguese explorer and the first European to cross the Pacific
Who was David Livingstone?
A Dutch scholar and humanist of the Protestant Reformation
A Dutch scholar and humanist of the Protestant Reformation
A famous diplomat and spy during World War I
A famous diplomat and spy during World War I
A Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa
A Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa
A British author who wrote ‘Oliver Twist’
A British author who wrote ‘Oliver Twist’
T. E. Lawrence became famous as Lawrence of …?
America
America
Arabia
Arabia
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Algeria
Algeria
Who conquered the Greeks around 2,100 years ago?
Persians
Persians
Egyptians
Egyptians
Romans
Romans
Babylonians
Babylonians
In what capacity was Vasco Nunez de Balboa famous in history?
Explorer
Explorer
Led the Spanish Armada
Led the Spanish Armada
Royal artist
Royal artist
Wrote ‘Don Quixote’
Wrote ‘Don Quixote’
Who discovered Greenland?
Erik The Blue
Erik The Blue
Erik The Red
Erik The Red
Erik The Green
Erik The Green
Erik The Black
Erik The Black
Who was Richard E. Byrd?
The Vice President to Richard Nixon
The Vice President to Richard Nixon
A Soviet spy during the Cold War
A Soviet spy during the Cold War
A famous New York gangster during the1940s
A famous New York gangster during the1940s
A pioneering American aviator and polar explorer
A pioneering American aviator and polar explorer
Who was Roald Amundsen?
A 19th and 20th century social reformer
A 19th and 20th century social reformer
The last King of Norway
The last King of Norway
A Norwegian explorer and the first man to reach the South Pole
A Norwegian explorer and the first man to reach the South Pole
A 20th century author and journalist who opposed totalitarianism
A 20th century author and journalist who opposed totalitarianism
Who discovered the Lost City of Machu Picchu in 1912?
Hiram Bingham
Hiram Bingham
James Brightman
James Brightman
William Shelton
William Shelton
Alfred Hanson
Alfred Hanson
Who was the first man to conquer Mount Everest?
Edmund Stacy
Edmund Stacy
Edmund Sarah
Edmund Sarah
Edmund Hillary
Edmund Hillary
Edmund Veronica
Edmund Veronica
Who discovered Canada?
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci
Marco Polo
Marco Polo
Jacques Cartier
Jacques Cartier
Which famous explorer’s ship was called The Discovery?
Captain James Cook
Captain James Cook
Captain Dale Dakota
Captain Dale Dakota
Captain Pete Miller
Captain Pete Miller
Captain Jack Sparrow
Captain Jack Sparrow
Which explorer first claimed Canada for France?
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Jacques Cartier
Jacques Cartier
Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci
Marco Polo
Marco Polo
Who carried out the second circumnavigation of the world?
Jacob Le Maire
Jacob Le Maire
John Hawkins
John Hawkins
Thomas Doughty
Thomas Doughty
Francis Drake
Francis Drake
Where did explorers first arrive in Canada?
Cape Breton
Cape Breton
Goose Bay
Goose Bay
Fredericton
Fredericton
L’Anse aux Meadows
L’Anse aux Meadows
Who was John Cabot?
A Victorian pioneer of archaeology
A Victorian pioneer of archaeology
An 18th and 19th century pioneer of vaccination and immunology
An 18th and 19th century pioneer of vaccination and immunology
A 15th century Italian explorer
A 15th century Italian explorer
The U.S. President who won the Civil War and abolished slavery
The U.S. President who won the Civil War and abolished slavery
Who claimed the East Coast of Australia as British in 1770?
Cpt James Cook
Cpt James Cook
Cpt Jimmy Cool
Cpt Jimmy Cool
Cpt James Copthorne
Cpt James Copthorne
Cpt James Corol
Cpt James Corol
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first men to climb which mountain?
Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus
Mount Doom
Mount Doom
Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore
Mount Everest
Mount Everest
Who was the first man to circumnavigate Australia?
Nicolas Baudin
Nicolas Baudin
George Bass
George Bass
Matthew Flinders
Matthew Flinders
Arthur Philip
Arthur Philip
Meriwether Lewis was an American what?
Lawyer
Lawyer
Doctor
Doctor
Explorer
Explorer
Politician
Politician
Which British captain and explorer proved that New Zealand was not a part of a continent?
Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan
Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
James Cook
James Cook
Who was Leif Ericson?
The last King of Sweden
The last King of Sweden
A Victorian pioneer of computer science
A Victorian pioneer of computer science
An 11th century explorer who may have discovered the Americas
An 11th century explorer who may have discovered the Americas
A 16th century scientist and pioneer of magnetism
A 16th century scientist and pioneer of magnetism
Who first sailed around the Cape of Good Hope?
Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama
Francois Emerald
Francois Emerald
Marco Polo
Marco Polo
Which Dutch navigator led the first European expedition to sight the Fiji island group?
Jan Carsenszoon
Jan Carsenszoon
Willem Janszoon
Willem Janszoon
Dirk Hartog
Dirk Hartog
Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman
Who was Vasco da Gama?
Italy’s Fascist dictator during World War II
Italy’s Fascist dictator during World War II
A Portuguese explorer and navigator
A Portuguese explorer and navigator
The President of Portugal during World War I
The President of Portugal during World War I
A famous 16th century pirate who terrorized the Caribbean
A famous 16th century pirate who terrorized the Caribbean
What name is given to the 11 ships that sailed from Great Britain on 13 May 1787?
First Fleet
First Fleet
Southern Settlers
Southern Settlers
Pilgrim Fathers
Pilgrim Fathers
Israelites
Israelites
Which English explorer credited with ‘the establishment of the first English settlement in North America was born on New Year’s Day 1580?
Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith
David Smith
David Smith
John Smith
John Smith
Jack Smith
Jack Smith
Who was the first woman in outer space?
Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Bell
Osa Johnson
Osa Johnson
Mae Jemison
Mae Jemison
Valentina Tereshkova
Valentina Tereshkova
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