Mapped much of the Pacific and was the first European to encounter and the Hawaiian Islands. F. Bellingshausen & M. Lazarev 1819–1821
First to reach from Europe by sea, sailing around Africa. Christopher Columbus 1492–1504 Mapped much of the Pacific and was the
The most significant leaps in geographical knowledge occurred during the (15th–17th centuries). During this time, European explorers sought new trade routes to Asia, leading to the accidental discovery of the Americas and the first circumnavigation of the globe. Essential Reference Table: Great Geographical Discoveries Mapped much of the Pacific and was the
Focus on the "Firsts." Who was the first to sail around the world? Who reached India? Mapped much of the Pacific and was the