Multiple choice

The voyages of James Cook differ from those of sea explorers before him because why?

  1. they were major military victories.

  2. he discovered Antarctica.

  3. they had science and exploration as their only goals.

  4. all of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

James Cook's expeditions were unique for their time because they were funded primarily for scientific discovery and mapping rather than military conquest or trade. His crew included scientists, botanists, and artists to document their findings.

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