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Which explorer circumnavigated the world in his ship the Golden Hind, returning in 1580?

A. Francis Drake
B. Ferdinand Magellan
C. Henry Hudson
D. Vasco da Gama

Explanation:

Sir Francis Drake completed a circumnavigation in the Golden Hind (1577–1580). Magellan’s expedition did earlier, but he died en route. Hudson and da Gama had different voyages.

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