Which explorer was the first to circumnavigate Australia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Matthew Flinders
- Step 1: Flinders sailed around the continent in 1801-1803 and popularised the name 'Australia'. Answer: Matthew Flinders. Why not the others: James Cook, Abel Tasman and William Dampier of the Royal Navy don't fit.
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