Key Ideas & Details

Some examples from this passage that show Ferdinand Magellan’s role in the early exploration of the New World include (a)  

• He discovered the Strait of Magella
• He was the first to circumnavigate
• He established the first European s
• He mapped the coast of South Americ

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Explain the relationship between Magellan’s childhood and his exploration. RI.3

• Magellan's childhood was filled with stories of exploration that inspired him.

• Magellan's childhood was spent in a landlocked area, unrelated to his exploration.

• Magellan's childhood had no influence on his exploration.

• Magellan's childhood was focused on farming, which led to his exploration.

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Explain how Magellan’s country of origin impacted his relationship with his crew. RI.3

• Magellan's Portuguese origin led to distrust among his Spanish crew.

• Magellan's country of origin had no impact on his relationship with his crew.

• Magellan's Spanish origin made him popular among his crew.

• Magellan's origin was unknown to his crew.

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Explain why Magellan’s trip was a success even though he didn’t find the riches he originally went looking for.

• Magellan's expedition was the first to circumnavigate the globe, proving that the Earth is round.

• Magellan discovered a new continent during his voyage.

• Magellan's trip was a failure because he did not find any riches.

• Magellan's expedition was the first to reach the North Pole.

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Match the following descriptions with the main idea of the section “Determined Sailor”.

• The sailor was terrified of the ocean and its vastness.

• The section highlights the sailor's perseverance and determination.

• The sailor never gave up despite the challenges faced at sea.

• The section describes the sailor's fear of the sea.

• The sailor expertly charted courses and read maps.

• The section explains the sailor's navigation skills.

• The sailor was thrilled by the prospect of exploring new places.

• The section focuses on the sailor's love for adventure.

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Discuss the significance of Magellan's discovery of the Strait of Magellan. RI.3

• It was insignificant to global exploration.

• It led to the discovery of the North Pole.

• It was the first European discovery of a new continent.

• It provided a new route to the Spice Islands.

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Match the following statements with their impacts on future explorations.

• Magellan's voyage proved that global circumnavigation was possible.

• It had no impact on future explorations.

• Magellan's voyage was largely ignored by future explorers.

• It led to the immediate colonization of the New World.

• Magellan's voyage directly resulted in new territories being claimed.

• It discouraged future explorations due to its failures.

• Magellan's voyage was seen as a failure by many.

• It paved the way for future global circumnavigations.

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Magellan faced challenges during his expedition such as (a)  

• He faced no significant challenges.
• He had an easy journey with full support
• He was supported by all European nations
• He encountered hostile weather and disease.

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