Ferdinand Magellan and the First Circumnavigation of the World

Which country began maritime explorations along the African coast in search of new trade routes?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

• England

What was one of Portugal's dreams in their maritime explorations?

• To find new lands in America

• To open a new sea route to the Indies

• To conquer Africa

• To establish colonies in Asia

According to the Treaty of Tordesillas, which lands could Spain claim?

• Lands to the east of the Tordesillas meridian

• Lands to the west of the Tordesillas meridian

• Lands in Africa

• Lands in America

What did Ferdinand Magellan dream of finding?

• A new sea route to Africa

• A new sea route to the Americas

• A new maritime route to the Spice Islands

• A new trade route to Europe

Why did the Portuguese king oppose Magellan's project?

• Portugal already controlled the route to the Indies via Africa

• Portugal wanted to explore the Americas

• Portugal wanted to compete with Spain

• Portugal didn't believe in Magellan's abilities

What happened during the winter in Puerto San Julian?

• A mutiny was organized against Magellan

• The crew encountered tall locals

• The ships were repaired

• The crew suffered from scurvy

What did Magellan name the region where the expedition met tall locals?

• Patagonia

• Tierra del Fuego

• Cebu

• Moluccas

What did Magellan name the ocean they crossed after the strait?

• Atlantic

• Indian

• Pacific

• Arctic

What happened to Ferdinand Magellan in the battle against Lapu-Lapu?

• He was captured by the locals

• He was killed

• He escaped to another island

• He formed an alliance with Lapu-Lapu

Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Juan Sebastian Elcano

• Henrique de Malacca

• Vasco Nuñez de Balboa