Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 5 September 2011
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Question 1: What was the purpose of explorer Captain, then Lieutenant, James Cook's first voyage to the south Pacific Ocean in 1768?
A
B
Claim possession for Britain of as many Pacific islands as possible
Take a scientific team to observe the transit of Venus
C
Investigate volcanic activity on the Hawaiian islands
D
Discover a northern passage between the Pacific and the Atlantic