Multiple choice general knowledge

The Pacific Ocean was so named by

  1. Bartholomew Diaz

  2. Magellan

  3. Vasco da Gama

  4. Columbus

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ferdinand Magellan named the Pacific Ocean (Mar Pacifico) during his circumnavigation expedition (1519-1522), encountering calm waters that inspired the name. Bartholomew Diaz rounded the Cape of Good Hope, Vasco da Gama reached India, and Columbus explored the Americas - none named the Pacific.