Study the map here. Then choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence about European exploration.

Question

Christopher Columbus was originally seeking a new route to
.

explored and mapped the coast of South America between 1499 and 1501.

explored southeastern North America in 1540.

Ferdinand Magellan sailed around
in 1520.

Answer 1

Sure! Here are the completions for each of the sentences based on the context of European exploration:

1. Christopher Columbus was originally seeking a new route to Asia.
2. Amerigo Vespucci explored and mapped the coast of South America between 1499 and 1501.
3. Hernando de Soto explored southeastern North America in 1540.
4. Ferdinand Magellan sailed around the world in 1520.

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