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1. Amundsen was inspired to become an explorer when he was a teenager after reading about which other explorer? John Franklin

2. On an early voyage, Amundsen helped a crew avoid a disease caused by the lack of vitamin C. What is this disease called? scurvy

3. Amundsen discovered something about the North Magnetic Pole. What did he discover about it? He discovered that it moved over time.

4. What type of vehicle did Amundsen and his crew use to reach the South Pole? dogsleds

5. On what date did Amundsen and his crew reach the South Pole? December 14, 1911

6. While Amundsen reached the South Pole, another explorer was also trying to reach it. He and his entire crew died. What was the name of that explorer? Robert Falcon Scott

7. What type of craft did Amundsen use to fly to the North Pole? dirigible

8. On his trip to the North Pole, who flew and designed the vehicle? Umberto Nobile

9. When did they land on the North Pole? May 11, 1926

10. Amundsen died while he was attempting to do something. What was he trying to do? Rescue his friend, Umberto Nobile.