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New Zealand was formally discovered by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642.
However, the Maori people were there long before that. The country was first discovered by Polynesian explorers, and settled by the Maori people. The common myth taught in New Zealand schools is that a Polynesian explorer named Kupe became the first person to discover New Zealand, around 950 AD. However, there is little evidence to substantiate this myth.
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First European since the vikings to discover the new world?
Christopher Columbus
What was Christopher Columbus searching for when he discover the new world?
He was going to The Indies (now called China and Japan) for his Queen but ended up in America.
What explorer's request to sail the new world did Portugal deny?
Christopher Columbus
Did Columbus discover Venezuela?
Christopher Columbus is generally credited with discovering America, of which Venezuela is a part. However, Columbus never went to the lands that are now Venezuela.
What was Christopher Columbus's goals and ambitions for sailing?
to become a ssailor and discover land that are rich in spices and silk
Why did Christopher Columbus to sail?
to discover new land
What did christopher Columbus wish to establish and discover?
Christopher Columbus wished to establish and discover a shorter trade route to India. He was also hoping to discover new spices, silks, and gems.
First European since the vikings to discover the new world?
Christopher Columbus
What is Christopher Columbus's interesting facts?
8. Christopher Columbus wasn't the the first one to discover the New World vikings were.
When did the colonists discover New York?
Why, when Christopher Columbus discover the Native Americans. Thats when the colonist knew about New York.
What is christophers Columbus's interests?
8. Christopher Columbus wasn't the the first one to discover the New World vikings were.
What motivated juan ponce de leon to travel and discover new lands?
Christopher Columbus!
What was the age of exploration a result of?
it happen in 1543 BC when Christopher Columbus wanted to discover new lands
When did the Europeans discover the new world?
The vikings are believed to have discovered the new world first but Christopher Columbus "discovered the new world" in 1629
Did Christopher Columbus bring marijuana to the new world?
Not At All. Because he did not discover the marijuana the were people before him that they smoked weed. that's why they never want Christopher Columbus in a Italy Because he's a liar
For what reason did Christopher go sailing?
Christopher Columbus decided to go sail because he wanted to go discover the New World and also to beacme rich and famous. (=
Which explorer set sail in 1492 to discover a new sea route to Asia and was funded by Queen Isabella of Spain?
Christopher Columbus,
