The Death of Magellan

Who led the voyage to find a water passage around the Americas to the East Indies?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

What year did Magellan's expedition begin?

• 1520

• 1517

• 1503

• 1492

How many ships did Magellan start with on his expedition?

• 4

• 3

• 7

• 5

What significant event happened to Magellan in the Philippines?

• He was elected as the local chief

• He discovered the Pacific Ocean

• He was killed in battle

• He converted to Christianity

What name did Magellan give to the ocean west of South America due to its calm seas?

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

How many ships returned to Spain after completing the journey around the world?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 3

What was the fate of the ship that deserted and returned to Spain?

• It was captured by the Portuguese

• It returned successfully

• It completed the journey

• It was lost at sea

What year did Magellan's expedition successfully return to Spain?

• 1521

• 1519

• 1522

• 1523

Who provided the primary account of Magellan's journey?

• King Charles I of Spain

• Christopher Columbus

• Antonio Pigafetta

• Marco Polo

What was the main goal of Magellan's expedition?

• To conquer new lands for Spain

• To circumnavigate the globe

• To find a direct route to the Americas

• To find a water passage to the Spice Islands