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This Italian explorer sailed west for Spain in 1492 and landed in the Caribbean, believing he had reached Asia.
Difficulty: Easy- Christopher Columbus
- Amerigo Vespucci
- Marco Polo
- John Cabot
This 17th-century Dutch East Indiaman wrecked off Australia in 1629, with survivors committing mass murder before rescue ships arrived.
Difficulty: Medium- Batavia
- Vergulde Draeck
- Zuytdorp
- Zeewijk
The first European sailing ship to enter Japanese waters was a Portuguese vessel that reached this island in 1543, introducing firearms to Japan.
Difficulty: Hard- Tanegashima
- Kyushu
- Okinawa
- Tsushima
This skull-and-crossbones flag was flown by pirates to strike fear into their victims.
Difficulty: Easy- Jolly Roger
- Black Standard
- Skull Banner
- Death Flag
This night in June 1520, when Aztec warriors drove Cortes and his men from Tenochtitlan with heavy losses, is known by this mournful name.
Difficulty: Medium- La Noche Triste
- La Noche Oscura
- El Dia Negro
- La Hora Fatal
This Spanish treasure galleon sank in 1708 during a battle with British ships and may contain billions in gold, silver, and emeralds still disputed today.
Difficulty: Hard- San Jose
- Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes
- Santa Margarita
- Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
This Italian explorer sailed west for Spain in 1492 and reached the Caribbean, believing he had found a route to Asia.
Difficulty: Easy- Christopher Columbus
- Amerigo Vespucci
- John Cabot
- Hernán Cortés
This pirate known as the "Prince of Pirates" captured the Mughal ship Ganj-i-Sawai, one of the richest prizes ever taken by pirates.
Difficulty: Medium- Thomas Tew
- Henry Every
- Edward England
- Christopher Condent
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