Question
The earliest written reference to Britain likely comes from an account by this voyager during the 4th century BC. For 10 points each:
[10h] For 10 points, name this ancient Greek explorer who recounted his travels around the British Isles in On the Ocean. This explorer also claimed to have visited a distant northern land called Thule (“too-LEE”), whose location is unclear.
ANSWER: Pytheas of Massalia
[10m] Pytheas described his voyage in one of these documents used by ancient seafarers listing the notable geographical features and ports. The most famous of these documents is named for the Erythraean Sea.
ANSWER: periplus [accept Periplus of the Erythraean Sea]
[10e] While in Britain, Pytheas visited Cornwall, whose mines were abundant in this metal. This metal was alloyed with copper to produce bronze in the ancient world.
ANSWER: tin
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