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There were many famous explorers during 1400 -1600. What were the names of the most famous explorers? What were the major achievements of the famous explorers? This website provides what you want to know.

Famous Canadian Explorers

     The discovery of the New World opened up new colonies (殖民地) in Canada, One of the most famous Canadian explorers was Louis Joliet who explored the Great Lakes area and discovered the Mississippi River.

Famous Spanish Explorers

Famous Spanish explorers explored the Caribbean and South America. Just a few famous Spanish explorers conquered (征服) millions of local people who made up the nations of the Incas  and the Aztecs. Famous Spanish explorers included Hernando Cortes, Francisco Pizarro, Hernando De Soto, Vasco Nunez de Balboa and Juan Ponce de Leon.

Famous English Explorers

   The most famous English explorers started their voyages of discoveries during the Elizabethan reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The most famous English explorers included Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Francis Drake, Sir Martin Frobisher and Sir John Hawkins.

 Famous Portuguese (葡萄牙的) Explorers      

    The famous Portuguese explorers led the way when it came to exploration. The most famous Portuguese explorers included Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco da Gama, Bartholomeu Dias and Miguel Corte-Real?

1. （1） What did Louis Joliet do?

   A . He led the way when it came to exploration. B . He explored the Caribbean and South America. C . He explored the Great Lakes area and discovered the Mississippi River. D . He conquered millions of local people who made up the nations of the Incas and the Aztecs.
3. （2） What nationality (国籍) was Juan Ponce de Leon?

   A .  Spanish.  B .  Portuguese. C . Canadian,  D . English.
5. （3） Which of the following did NOT belong to Portugal?

   A .  Bartholomeu Dias. B . Miguel Corte-Real. C . Hernando De Soto. D . Vasco da Gama.  
7. （4）  Why did the writer write this passage?

   A . To show some explorers. B .  To show the New World. C .  To ask us to donate money. D . To ask us to explore.
9. （5）  Where can you see this passage? 

   A . In a cooking magazine. B . In a notebook.  C . In a textbook D . On the Internet.