Ferdinand Magellan Quiz

Where was Ferdinand Magellan born?

• Spain

• Portugal

• Italy

• France

What was Ferdinand Magellan's occupation?

• Explorer

• Scientist

• Politician

• Artist

What is Ferdinand Magellan best known for?

• Discovering America

• Inventing the compass

• Circumnavigating the globe

• Conquering the Aztec Empire

Which ocean did Ferdinand Magellan call the Pacifico?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

How many ships were under Ferdinand Magellan's command?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What was the name of the ship that Ferdinand Magellan commanded?

• Victoria

• Trinidad

• Concepcion

• San Antonio

Who funded Ferdinand Magellan's voyage?

• King Charles V of Spain

• King Manuel I of Portugal

• Queen Elizabeth I of England

• Pope Alexander VI

What did the sailors eat to survive during the long journey across the Pacific Ocean?

• Rats and sawdust

• Fish and coconuts

• Bread and cheese

• Fruits and vegetables

How many surviving sailors returned to Spain on the ship Victoria?

• 10

• 15

• 18

• 20

Who wrote detailed journals throughout the voyage of Ferdinand Magellan?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Antonio Pigafetta

• Juan Sebastian del Cano

• Charles Legrand