Question

The explorers who tried to find a passage to the East by sailing around South America included all except:

Drake
Magellan
Cortes

Answer 1

The explorers who tried to find a passage to the East by sailing around South America included Magellan and Drake. Cortés, however, was primarily known for his conquests in Mexico and did not attempt to find such a passage. Therefore, the correct answer is **Cortes**.