Famous Journeys & Explorations Quiz
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Discover the journeys and expeditions that expanded humanity’s understanding of the world, from ancient trade routes and legendary sea voyages to polar exploration, Himalayan mount...
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All 20 questions in this Famous Journeys & Explorations quiz
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Which spacecraft made the first close-up exploration of Uranus in January 1986?
- A. Voyager 1
- B. Voyager 2
- C. Pioneer 10
- D. New Horizons
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Which famous geographic landmark did Mormon pioneers pass on May 26, 1847?
- A. Chimney Rock
- B. Pikes Peak
- C. Devils Tower
- D. Grand Canyon
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During James Cook's first Pacific voyage, Endeavour had to be repaired after striking a reef near which present-day country?
- A. Australia
- B. Japan
- C. Chile
- D. South Africa
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Which regions were reached by Zheng He's fourth, fifth, and sixth major voyages?
- A. Africa
- B. North America
- C. Australia
- D. Northern Europe
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Which NASA spacecraft carried the Huygens probe to Saturn?
- A. Galileo
- B. Cassini
- C. Voyager 2
- D. Juno
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Which spacecraft became the first to fly through the main asteroid belt?
- A. Pioneer 10
- B. Voyager 1
- C. Mariner 4
- D. Galileo
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On what date did Voyager 2 make its closest approach to Uranus?
- A. 24-Jan-86
- B. 25-Aug-89
- C. 5-Mar-79
- D. 12-Nov-80
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On what date did New Horizons make its closest flyby of Pluto?
- A. 1-Jan-15
- B. 14-Jul-15
- C. 42,241
- D. 42,369
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When was Pioneer 10 launched on its historic journey toward Jupiter?
- A. 2-Mar-72
- B. 5-Apr-73
- C. 5-Sep-77
- D. 18-Oct-89
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Approximately how long did Ibn Battuta's journeys last?
- A. About 5 years
- B. About 12 years
- C. Almost 30 years
- D. More than 60 years
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How close were Scott, Wilson, and Bowers to their One Ton Depot when they died in March 1912?
- A. About 2 miles
- B. About 11 miles
- C. About 50 miles
- D. About 100 miles
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Where was the Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta born?
- A. Tangier
- B. Cairo
- C. Baghdad
- D. Damascus
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On what date did Viking 1 land successfully on Mars?
- A. 20-Jul-76
- B. 3-Sep-76
- C. 4-Jul-97
- D. 6-Aug-12
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On what date did Apollo 11 launch toward the Moon?
- A. 4-Jul-69
- B. 16-Jul-69
- C. 20-Jul-69
- D. 24-Jul-69
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Who became the first American to orbit Earth in 1962?
- A. Alan Shepard
- B. John Glenn
- C. Gus Grissom
- D. Scott Carpenter
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Who performed the first American spacewalk during Gemini IV in 1965?
- A. Ed White
- B. Jim McDivitt
- C. John Glenn
- D. Pete Conrad
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Which Jovian moon received the greatest number of close flybys from Galileo?
- A. Io
- B. Europa
- C. Ganymede
- D. Callisto
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For how many days did Sojourner operate on Mars despite originally being planned for seven days?
- A. 12 days
- B. 30 days
- C. 83 days
- D. 180 days
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Which Indigenous people cared for John King after Burke and Wills died?
- A. Yandruwandha
- B. Maori
- C. Inuit
- D. Sámi
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Which Mars rover landed inside Gale Crater in August 2012?
- A. Spirit
- B. Opportunity
- C. Curiosity
- D. Perseverance