Who was the first explorer to sail across the Pacific Ocean? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first explorer to sail across the Pacific Ocean?

A. Ferdinand Magellan

B. James Cook

C. Francis Drake

D. Vasco da Gama

Answer: Option A

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Magellan's expedition was the first to cross the Pacific Ocean from the Atlantic side.

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