单选题 Tasmania was named in honor of ______ : Abel Tasman.
A. the first governor of Australia B. its discoverer
C. its protector D. the first prime minister of Australia

【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】1642年，Abel Tasman(亚伯·塔斯曼)发现了Van Diemen's Land，后来为了纪念这位发观者，将Van Diemen's Land更名为Tasmania。