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Ferdinand Magellan's Expedition and the Age of Exploration

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What was the main objective of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?

To reach the Spanish colonies in the New World

To search for a water route across South America

To prove that the East Indies fell under Spanish authority (correct)

To explore the New World east of 50 degrees W longitude

Why did Ferdinand Magellan lose the favor of the king of Portugal?

He was accused of treason against the Portuguese crown

He turned down an offer to serve the Spanish monarch

He became involved in political intrigue at court (correct)

He failed to explore the New World successfully

What was the name given by Ferdinand Magellan to the passage found near 50 degrees S latitude?

Strait of Portugal

Strait of Magellan

Strait of Spain

Strait of All Saints (correct)

How many ships set sail with Ferdinand Magellan from Spain in 1519?

Five Signup and view all the answers

What was the latitude at which the Strait of Magellan was found?

50 degrees S Signup and view all the answers

Which European power was granted authority over land in the New World west of 50 degrees W longitude?

Spain Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the loss of one of Magellan's ships?

Exploration of the topography of South America Signup and view all the answers

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Ferdinand Magellan's Expedition

Led the first expedition to sail around the world in the 16th century
Was a young Portuguese noble who served the king of Portugal before losing favor

Dismissal and New Alliance

Dismissed from service by the king of Portugal
Offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain

Papal Decree and Territorial Claims

A papal decree of 1493 assigned land in the New World:
- West of 50 degrees W longitude to Spain
- East of that line to Portugal
Magellan aimed to prove the East Indies fell under Spanish authority

The Voyage

Set sail from Spain on September 20, 1519, with five ships
One ship sank while exploring South America's topography in search of a water route
Remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of South America
Found the passage at 50 degrees S latitude
Magellan named it the Strait of All Saints, now known as the Strait of Magellan

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Explore the life and voyages of Ferdinand Magellan, who led the first expedition to sail around the world, and learn about the historical context of his journey. Discover how he navigated the complexities of royal courts and papal decrees in the 16th century.