Ferdinand Magellan Quiz

Who was the explorer known for launching the first voyage to sail around the world?

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco de Gama

Where was Ferdinand Magellan born?

• Spain

• Portugal

• Italy

• France

What inspired Magellan to become an explorer?

• Tales of exploration

• His noble family

• His love for sailing

• The Queen of Portugal

Magellan hoped to find a new route to Asia in order to trade for what?

• Cinnamon and clove

• V bucks

• Nutmeg

• Steel

Which country provided Magellan with ships and sailors for his voyage?

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• Italy

Which strait did Magellan discover, providing a shortcut through South America?

• Cape of Good Hope

• Strait of Gibraltar

• Strait of Magellan

• Bering Strait

What happened to Magellan during a battle with the natives of Mactan?

• He was captured by the natives

• He was defeated and killed

• He converted them to Christianity

• He successfully traded with them

How many men returned to Spain at the end of the voyage?

• 18

• 270

• 5

• 6