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1.	Write about the geographical discoveries in the period between 15th – 17th century.
Answer» i. In the 15th century, Christopher Columbus, John Cabot and Amerigo Vespucci discovered the northern, eastern and central parts of the American continent respectively. ii. Between 1606 - 1732, England set up thirteen colonies in the eastern coast of North America. iii. Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India. iv. Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese Sailor set out a voyage to circumnavigate the earth. However, he was killed during the voyage and his companions completed his dream project. v. Spain, Portugal, Holland, England and France also established many colonies in the newly discovered regions.

Write about the geographical discoveries in the period between 15th – 17th century.

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i. In the 15th century, Christopher Columbus, John Cabot and Amerigo Vespucci discovered the northern, eastern and central parts of the American continent respectively.

ii. Between 1606 - 1732, England set up thirteen colonies in the eastern coast of North America.

iii. Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India.

iv. Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese Sailor set out a voyage to circumnavigate the earth. However, he was killed during the voyage and his companions completed his dream project.

v. Spain, Portugal, Holland, England and France also established many colonies in the newly discovered regions.

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