Ferdinand Magellan and the First Circumnavigation of the World

Ferdinand Magellan and the First Circumnavigation of the World

5th Grade

10 Qs

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Ferdinand Magellan and the First Circumnavigation of the World

Ferdinand Magellan and the First Circumnavigation of the World

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Portugal

Spain

France

England

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Patagonia

Tierra del Fuego

Cebu

Moluccas

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