Exploration and Circumnavigation Quiz

Who was the first explorer to successfully complete a circumnavigation of the globe?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Juan Sebastian Elcano

• Vasco da Gama

What was Juan Sebastian Elcano's background before joining Magellan's expedition?

• He was an Italian merchant.

• He was a French explorer.

• He was a Basque soldier and sailor.

• He was a Portuguese nobleman.

What significant geographical feature did Magellan and his crew discover during their voyage?

• The Panama Canal

• The Strait of Magellan

• The Cape of Good Hope

• The Suez Canal

What was the outcome of the battle on the island of Mactan?

• Magellan was killed by the Mactan natives.

• The natives were defeated by Magellan's crew.

• Elcano was captured by the natives.

• Magellan successfully converted the locals.

How many men returned to Spain after completing the circumnavigation?

• 18

• 50

• 100

• 270