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初中英语牛津版(深圳·广州)九年级下册Module 1 Explorations and exchanges Unit1 Great explorations同步练习
There were many famous explorers during 1400--1600. What were the names of the most famous explorers? What were the major achievements of the famous explorers? This website provides what you want to know.
Famous Canadian Explorers The discovery of the New World opened up new colonies(殖民地) in Canada. One of the most famous Canadian explorers was Louis Joliet who explored the Great Lakes area and discovered the Mississippi River.
Famous Spanish Explorers Famous Spanish explorers explored the Caribbean and South America. Just a few famous Spanish explorers conquered (征服) millions of local people who made up the nations of the Incas and the Aztecs. Famous Spanish explorers included Hernando Cortes, Francisco Pizarro, Hernando De Soto, Vasco Nunez de Balboa and Juan Ponce de Leon.
Famous English Explorers The most famous English explorers started their voyages of discoveries during the Elizabethan reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The most famous English explorers included Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Francis Drake, Sir Martin Frobisher and Sir John Hawkins.
Famous Portuguese (葡萄牙的) Explorers The famous Portuguese explorers led the way when it came to exploration. The most famous Portuguese explorers included Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco da Gama, Bartholomeu Dias and Miguel Corte-Real.
Nelson Mandela, the first black President of South Africa, passed away at his home. He is one of the greatest people in the 20th century. The whole world mourned the father of new South Africa. His life is full of stories.
Nelson Mandela's Life | |
Time | Events |
July18, 1918 | Was born in a rich family in South Africa |
1944 | Became a member of ANC |
October15,1962 | Was put into prison for opposing the white only government |
February10, 1990 | Was set free—got out of the prison |
1992 | Visited China for the first time |
1993 | Won the Nobel Prize for Peace |
May9, 1994 | Became the first black president of South Africa |
December5, 2013 | Died at his home |
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