Basic History of Oceanography 100 SDSU Final Exam Q&A

Basic History of Oceanography 100 SDSU Final Exam Q&A Polynesians - CORRECT ANSWER-Who were probably the first to navigate and colonize the islands of the south and west Pacific Ocean? The Vikings - CORRECT ANSWER-During their time, these people founded many settlements along the coasts of places like Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, Newfoundland, etc, and they were early explores of North America. But, they were also great worriors. They rampaged many colonies along their voyages. Christopher Columbus - CORRECT ANSWER-This man sets sail from Spain in 1492. He hopes to reach India, but in the end, he reaches the West Indies and South America. Ferdinand Magellan - CORRECT ANSWER-Starting in 1522, this man's crew circumnavigates the world. He was killed in the Philippines.