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Who funded Magellan's expedition to find a westward route to the Spice Islands?

• King Louis XIV of France

• King Henry VIII of England

• King Charles I of Spain

• Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire

How many ships were part of Magellan's fleet at the start of the voyage?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What geographical feature was named after Ferdinand Magellan?

• Magellan Strait

• Magellan Sea

• Magellan Peninsula

• Magellan River

Which ocean did Magellan's fleet enter after passing through the strait?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Southern Ocean

What was the main cause of death for many of Magellan's crew members during the Pacific crossing?

• Battle wounds

• Storms

• Scurvy and disease

• Mutiny

In which archipelago did Magellan meet his death?

• Indonesia

• Philippines

• Japan

• New Guinea

What was the name of the ship that completed the circumnavigation and returned to Spain?

• Santiago

• Trinidad

• Victoria

• San Antonio

Who took command of the expedition after Magellan's death?

• Antonio Pigafetta

• Lapu-Lapu

• Juan Sebastián Elcano

• Pedro de Valderrama

How many men survived the entire expedition and returned to Spain?

• 18

• 25

• 50

• 100

Which native leader resisted and defeated Magellan in the Battle of Mactan?

• Humabon

• Lapu-Lapu

• Rajah Sulayman

• Datu Sikatuna