History Buffs Should Pass This Renaissance Quiz

Who is credited with the discovery of the New World in 1492?

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Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer sailing for Spain, is renowned for his 1492 voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, reaching the Americas. His journey marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization in the New World, transforming global history during the Renaissance.

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Who is credited with the discovery of the New World in 1492?

• Vasco da Gama
• Ferdinand Magellan
• Hernán Cortés
• Christopher Columbus