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Who was Christopher Columbus and what was his major achievement?
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Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas.
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What did Vasco da Gama accomplish during the Age of Exploration?
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Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who was the first European to reach India by sea, linking Europe and Asia via the ocean.
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Who was Ferdinand Magellan and why is he significant?
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Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to lead an expedition that circumnavigated the Earth, proving the world was round and that the Earth's oceans were connected.
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What was John Cabot's role in the Age of Exploration?
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John Cabot was an Italian navigator who voyaged to North America in 1497 under the commission of England, leading to the later British claims to Canada.
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Who was Hernán Cortés and what did he accomplish?
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Hernán Cortés was a Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and brought large portions of mainland Mexico under Spanish rule.
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