Which explorer discovered the Island on Jamaica?
Correct answer: C. Christopher Columbus
- A. Franscis Drake
- B. Ferdinand Magellan
- C. Christopher Columbus
- D. Vasco da Gama
Explanation
Christopher Columbus reached Jamaica in 1494 during his second voyage to the Americas. Francis Drake and the other listed explorers are associated with different voyages and discoveries.
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