Exploring Magellan's Historic Circumnavigation

What significant event took place on September 6, 1522?

• The Victoria returned to Spain.

• Columbus set sail for the New World.

• The Treaty of Tordesillas was signed.

• Magellan discovered the Pacific Ocean.

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

• To end the mutiny on Magellan's ship.

• To free Enrique, the young slave.

• To establish trade routes to the Spice Islands.

• To divide the New World between Spain and Portugal.

Who was the Portuguese defector that led the Spanish armada?

• Antonio Pigafetta

• Rajah Humabon

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Juan Sebastián Elcano

What was the main reason for the mutiny against Magellan?

• Lack of food and water

• Resentment towards a Portuguese captain

• Storms and shipwrecks

• Desire to return to Spain

What did the crew discover after 27 days of exploring a narrow waterway?

• The Spice Islands

• The Mar Pacifico

• The Strait of Magellan

• Brazil

How did Enrique, the young slave, assist the crew?

• By navigating the ships

• By communicating with the natives

• By fighting in battles

• By leading the mutiny

What led to Magellan's death?

• He was betrayed by his crew

• He succumbed to scurvy

• He was overwhelmed by the natives

• A storm wrecked his ship

What happened to the ship 'Trinidad'?

• It was burned by the survivors

• It sank after being captured by the Portuguese

• It discovered the Spice Islands

• It returned to Spain with a full cargo

Who piloted the 'Victoria' back to Spain?

• Antonio Pigafetta

• Juan Sebastián Elcano

• Enrique

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was one of Pigafetta's significant contributions?

• He piloted the 'Victoria' back to Spain

• He led the mutiny against Magellan

• He compiled the world's first phrase book of native languages

• He discovered the Spice Islands