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Who was the first to sail across the Pacific Ocean?
a. Ferdinand Magellan
b. Francis Drake
c. Vasco da Gama
d. Christopher Columbus
a. Ferdinand Magellan
b. Francis Drake
c. Vasco da Gama
d. Christopher Columbus
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The correct answer is option (a).
Explanation: Ferdinand Magellan, a European sailor, was the first to sail across the Pacific Ocean in the year 1520. He named the ocean 'Pacific' because the winds that blew above it were very gentle and mild.
Explanation: Ferdinand Magellan, a European sailor, was the first to sail across the Pacific Ocean in the year 1520. He named the ocean 'Pacific' because the winds that blew above it were very gentle and mild.
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