Exploration and Discoveries MCQ Test 2

1. Which pioneering scientist and mathematician accurately described the heliocentric model of the solar system, placing the Sun at the center?

2. Which explorer is credited with the first circumnavigation of the Earth?

3. Which ancient civilization's city, known for its advanced water management system, was rediscovered in the jungles of Cambodia?

4. Which European explorer is known for reaching the southern tip of Africa in 1488?

5. What archaeological site, shrouded in mystery, features colossal stone statues known as moai?

6. Which ancient civilization is associated with the city of Mohenjo-daro, known for its advanced urban planning and drainage systems?

7. Who is credited with exploring the Pacific Ocean and discovering the Hawaiian Islands in the 18th century?

8. What rare geological formation in Northern Ireland is known for its hexagonal basalt columns?

9. Who is credited with the discovery of penicillin, a groundbreaking antibiotic that revolutionized medicine?

10. Who explored the uncharted reaches of the Amazon rainforest and is known for the discovery of the elusive city of Z?

11. Which rare and endangered species, often called the 'unicorn of the sea,' inhabits the Arctic and subarctic ocean waters?

12. What ancient civilization's ruins were discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, hidden in the Peruvian Andes?

13. Which rare celestial event occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align, causing the Earth to cast a shadow on the Moon?

14. Which underwater explorer is known for discovering the wreckage of the RMS Titanic in 1985?

15. Who is known for discovering the source of the Nile River?

16. Which elusive and mysterious humanoid creature is said to inhabit the dense forests of North America?

17. Who was the first European explorer to reach China during the Age of Discovery?

18. What underwater phenomenon, resembling an inverted waterfall, occurs when denser saltwater cascades into an underwater canyon?

19. Who led the first successful expedition to the summit of Mount Everest in 1953?

20. Which underwater explorer and filmmaker is known for documenting the wreck of the RMS Titanic and other deep-sea discoveries?

21. Which Portuguese explorer is known for being the first to circumnavigate the Earth?

22. Which ancient wonder, renowned for its colossal size and artistic details, was a statue of the Greek god Zeus?

23. Who was the first European explorer to reach the southern tip of Africa in the late 15th century?

24. Which female explorer and aviator became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

25. Who led the first successful expedition to reach the North Pole in 1909?

26. Which space probe conducted a historic flyby of Pluto in 2015, providing valuable data and images of the distant dwarf planet?

27. Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Physics' and formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation?

28. What ancient wonder, built on the island of Pharos, was one of the tallest structures of the ancient world and served as a lighthouse?

29. Who explored the Pacific Ocean and is credited with giving it the name 'Pacific' due to its calm waters?

30. Who led the first successful expedition to the South Pole in 1911, beating rival explorers in a race to achieve this historic feat?

31. Who is known as the 'Father of Oceanography' and conducted pioneering research on the ocean floor?

32. Who is credited with discovering America in 1492?

33. What peculiar geological wonder in Arizona is famous for its naturally occurring spherical concretions?

34. Which rare and vibrant natural wonder, resembling a river of various colors, is found in Colombia?

35. Who discovered the sea route from Europe to India, opening the door to direct trade between the continents?

36. Which legendary city, known for its wealth and splendor, was a major trading and cultural hub in the ancient world?

37. Who was the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, marking a historic achievement in high-altitude mountaineering?

38. Which oceanographer is known for exploring the ocean's deepest point, Challenger Deep, in the Mariana Trench?

39. Which explorer led the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the western portion of the United States in the early 19th century?

40. Which ancient civilization's writing system was deciphered by