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Sunday's Quiz: From The Archives

Quizwise has thousands of daily general knowledge quizzes spanning back over 10 years! Each Sunday we publish a quiz that is generated from this extensive history.

Question 1: What was the purpose of explorer Captain James Cook's last voyage in 1776?

A
Claim possession for Britain of as many Pacific islands as possible
B
Observe the transit of Venus
C
Investigate volcanic activity on the Hawaiian islands
D
Discover a northern passage between the Pacific and the Atlantic