Juan Ponce De Leon

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1.

Where was Juan Ponce De Leon born?
- A.
  
  Florida
- B.
  
  Spain
- C.
  
  Germany
- D.
  
  Romania
Correct Answer
B. Spain

Explanation
Juan Ponce De Leon was born in Spain.

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2.

In what year did he sail to find the Fountain of Youth?
- A.
  
  1957
- B.
  
  1521
- C.
  
  1474
- D.
  
  1513
Correct Answer
D. 1513

Explanation
In 1513, he sailed to find the Fountain of Youth.

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3.

How old was he when he died?
- A.
  
  27
- B.
  
  37
- C.
  
  47
- D.
  
  57
Correct Answer
C. 47

Explanation
The given question is asking about the age at which he died. Among the options provided, the answer is 47.

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4.

What was he looking for?
- A.
  
  Empire State Building
- B.
  
  Florida
- C.
  
  Fountain of Youth
- D.
  
  The Great Lakes
Correct Answer
C. Fountain of Youth

Explanation
The answer "Fountain of Youth" is the correct answer because the question asks what he was looking for, implying that there is a specific person mentioned in the context who is searching for something. Out of the given options, the Fountain of Youth is the only item that someone could actively search for. The other options, Empire State Building, Florida, and The Great Lakes, are not something that someone would typically search for in the same context.

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5.

Did he sail with Christopher Columbus on his second voyage?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given answer, True, suggests that he did sail with Christopher Columbus on his second voyage. This implies that the person in question was a part of the expedition led by Columbus during his second journey.

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Juan Ponce De Leon

Where was Juan Ponce De Leon born?

In what year did he sail to find the Fountain of Youth?

How old was he when he died?

What was he looking for?

Did he sail with Christopher Columbus on his second voyage?