European Exploration and Magellan's Voyage

Who were the main leaders of the European exploration in the late 1400s?

• Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish sailors

• English, Russian, and Greek sailors

• French, German, and Dutch sailors

• Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian sailors

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What were spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg worth in Europe?

• Their weight in iron

• Their weight in gold

• Their weight in silver

• Their weight in copper

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Which country dominated the route to the Spice Islands by 1518?

• France

• Italy

• Spain

• Portugal

What was the name of the Portuguese sailor who offered a bold plan to King Charles I of Spain?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

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What did Magellan name the calm sea he discovered?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

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What did Magellan's men have to eat when their supplies ran out in the Pacific Ocean?

• Rats

• Fish

• Bread

• Fruits

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Where did Magellan and his men become the first Europeans to reach?

• New Zealand

• The Philippines

• Japan

• Australia

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What happened to Magellan during the battle on the island of Mactan?

• He was cut down

• He was captured

• He surrendered

• He escaped

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Which ship was the last and smallest of Magellan's fleet to make it back to Spain?

• San Antonio

• Victoria

• Trinidad

• Santiago

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How many of the original 270 crew members made it back to Spain?

• 21

• 18

• 30

• 50

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