Multiple choice general knowledge

When did humans first SEE Antarctica?

  1. 500 B.C.

  2. 1000 A.D.

  3. 1520 A.D.

  4. 1820 A.D.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Antarctica was first SIGHTED in 1820 by multiple expeditions (Fabian von Bellingshausen, Edward Bransfield, Nathaniel Palmer). Ancient maps (Piri Reis) show Antarctica but this is speculative/conjectural - 1820 is the first CONFIRMED sighting. Magellan (1520) reached cold waters but not the continent.