18 Questions
What was the reason for the battle between the natives and the voyagers?
Defending their homeland
Why did Magellan's men insist on continuing the losing battle?
Loyalty to their captain
What was the fatal blow that caused Magellan's death?
Shot in the leg with a poisoned arrow
How did the Magallanes-Elcano expedition come to an end?
Survival of the only ship, Victoria
What discovery was significant as a result of the Magallanes-Elcano expedition?
Existence of a large body of water, the Pacific Ocean
How did the natives effectively defend themselves against the voyagers during the battle?
'Patibongs'
How many ships reached the Philippines from Magellan's expedition?
3
Who took over the expedition after Magellan's death in the Battle of Mactan?
Juan Sebastian Elcano
Which of the following ships was the flagship of Magellan's expedition?
Trinidad
What happened to the Trinidad after reaching the Philippines?
It was attacked by the Portuguese and left shipwrecked
Which ship was the only one to complete the circumnavigation of the world?
Victoria
Who was on board the Victoria, which circumnavigated the world?
Antonio Pigafetta
How many ships survived the Magellan-Elcano expedition?
Only one ship, the Victoria
Who was one of the survivors of the expedition and kept a journal?
Antonio Pigafetta
What did Pigafetta attempt to do with his journal after the expedition?
He presented it to potential financiers to publish it
What happened to Pigafetta's original journal from the expedition?
It did not survive throughout history
What was handed down from Pigafetta's account instead of the original journal?
A manuscript that was never published in his lifetime
How is Pigafetta's account described in relation to the Magellan-Elcano expedition?
The longest and most comprehensive account
Test your knowledge about Antonio Pigafetta's journal documenting the expedition which led to the survival of the ship Victoria. Learn about the challenges faced by Pigafetta in getting his journal published.
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