Reading in Philippine History (Session 1)

What was the primary goal of Magellan's voyage around the world?

• A. To find a western route to the Spice Islands

• B. To colonize new lands for the Spanish Empire

• C. To spread Christianity to the East

• D. To map the world's oceans

How many ships did Magellan's expedition initially set out with?

• • A. 2

• • B. 3

• • C. 4

• • D. 5

What was the name of the only ship that completed the entire circumnavigation of the globe?

• • A. Trinidad

• • B. Victoria

• • C. San Antonio

• • D. Santiago

Which crew member led a mutiny against Magellan about a month into the voyage?

• • A. Ruy Faleiro

• • B. Juan de Cartagena

• • C. Antonio Pigafetta

• • D. Juan Sebastián Elcano

How long did it take for the expedition to complete the first circumnavigation of the globe?

• • A. 1 year

• • B. 2 years

• • C. 3 years

• • D. 4 years

What was the primary goal of Magellan's Expedition?

• • a) To spread Christianity to the Americas

• • b) To find a westward water route to the Spice Islands

• • c) To claim new land for the Spanish crown

• • d) To search for a fountain of youth

How many ships set sail on the expedition?

• • a) Three

• • b) Five

• • c) Seven

• • d) Ten

What significant geographical discovery is credited to Ferdinand Magellan during the voyage?

• • a) Discovering the Americas

• • b) Finding the Northwest Passage

• • c) Mapping the coastline of Africa

• • d) Navigating the Strait of Magellan

What was the name given to the vast ocean the expedition encountered after the Strait of Magellan?

• • a) The Atlantic Ocean

• • b) The Indian Ocean

• • c) The Pacific Ocean

• • d) The Southern Ocean

How many ships completed the first-ever circumnavigation of the globe?

• • a) All five ships

• • b) Three ships

• • c) Two ships

• • d) One ship