Ferdinand Magellan: Explorer of the World

When was Ferdinand Magellan born?

• 1470

• 1480

• 1490

• 1500

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What was Magellan's main goal when he set out in 1519?

• To discover America

• To find a better route to the Spice Islands

• To map the coast of Africa

• To find a route to India

Which country did Magellan move to in 1517 after being refused work in Portugal?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Italy

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What significant geographical feature did Magellan reach in October 1520?

• Cape of Good Hope

• Strait of Magellan

• Panama Canal

• Suez Canal

Why was Magellan accused of trading illegally in 1513?

• He traded with pirates

• He traded without a license

• He traded in Morocco

• He traded spices

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What was the name of the native servant Magellan took from Malacca?

• Enrique

• Juan

• Pedro

• Carlos

How did Magellan die?

• In a shipwreck

• From illness

• In battle

• From old age

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What was the outcome of Magellan's expedition after his death?

• The expedition was abandoned

• The crew returned to Spain without completing the journey

• The crew completed the first circumnavigation of the world

• The crew settled in the Philippines

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What controversy exists regarding who was the first to travel around the world?

• Whether Magellan's crew actually completed the journey

• Whether Enrique was the first to travel around the world

• Whether the journey was funded by Spain or Portugal

• Whether the journey was completed in one trip

Which king approved Magellan's plan to find a new route to the Spice Islands?

• King Henry VIII

• King Charles I

• King Ferdinand

• King Philip II