Magellan's Expedition Closed Reading Quiz

What was the composition of Magellan's expedition crew?

• Entirely Spanish

• Spanish and Portuguese only

• Culturally diverse including Spaniards, Portuguese, and other Europeans

• Primarily Portuguese with a few Spaniards

What motivated Magellan to launch his expedition?

• To claim new lands for Spain

• To find a western route to the Moluccas for spices

• To explore the uncharted territories of the New World

• To establish a new trade agreement with Asian countries

Who sponsored Ferdinand Magellan's voyage?

• King Manuel I of Portugal

• King Charles I of Spain

• The Spanish Navy

• The Portuguese Navy

What did King Manuel I of Portugal do in response to Magellan's voyage for Spain?

• He congratulated Magellan

• He sent operatives to disrupt Magellan's preparations

• He offered additional funding

• He ignored the voyage completely

How many mutinies did Magellan's expedition face before reaching the Pacific?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What happened to the vessel San Antonio during Magellan's expedition?

• It was the first to reach the Pacific

• It was destroyed in a storm

• It was captured by the Portuguese

• It deserted the fleet and returned to Spain

What did Magellan's men reportedly encounter on the beaches of Patagonia?

• Mermaids

• Giants

• Exotic animals

• Hostile tribes

What name did Magellan give to the Pacific Ocean?

• Mar Pacifico

• Mar Tranquilo

• Mar Sereno

• Mar Gigante

What was the reason behind Magellan's death according to the text?

• He died of natural causes.

• He was killed in a battle after a local king refused to convert to Christianity.

• He was lost at sea during a storm.

• He succumbed to a disease while on the voyage.

How long did Magellan's fleet sail the Pacific Ocean before reaching habitable land?

• 48 days

• 98 days

• 150 days

• 200 days