Ferdinand Magellan's Voyage

In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, under the Spanish crown, embarked on a historic voyage to find a westward route to the Spice Islands (modern-day Indonesia). What became this voyage known as?

• The first successful circumnavigation of the Earth

• The first voyage to the Spice Islands

• The first voyage under the Spanish crown

• The first voyage of Magellan

What significant event marked the beginning of Christianity in the Philippines?

• The first Catholic Mass held in the Philippines

• The arrival of Ferdinand Magellan

• The Battle of Mactan

• The establishment of Spanish rule

When was the first Catholic Mass held in the Philippines?

• March 31, 1521

• April 27, 1521

• September 20, 1519

• 1522

What was the primary goal of Magellan's expedition?

• To find a new route to the Spice Islands

• To explore the Americas

• To establish trade with Asia

• To map the Pacific Ocean

Which of the following islands did Magellan first encounter in the Philippines?

• Mindanao

• Palawan

• Cebu

• Luzon

What was the name of the first ship to circumnavigate the globe?

• Victoria

• Trinidad

• San Antonio

• Concepcion

What was the fate of the remaining ships after Magellan's death?

• They returned to Spain without completing the voyage

• They were lost at sea

• They continued the journey and completed the circumnavigation

• They were captured by pirates

Which significant battle occurred shortly after Magellan's arrival in the Philippines?

• The Battle of Mactan

• The Battle of Lepanto

• The Battle of Manila

• The Battle of Cebu

Which indigenous leader opposed Magellan's expedition during the Battle of Mactan?

• Lapu-Lapu

• Rajah Humabon

• Magat Salamat

• Lapulapu

What year did Ferdinand Magellan's expedition set sail from Spain?

• 1519

• 1520

• 1518

• 1521