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What was the name of the passage that Magellan found near 50 degrees S latitude?
What was the name of the passage that Magellan found near 50 degrees S latitude?
- Strait of All Saints (correct)
- Strait of Gibraltar
- Strait of Malacca
- Strait of Hormuz
In which century did Ferdinand Magellan lead the first expedition to sail around the world?
In which century did Ferdinand Magellan lead the first expedition to sail around the world?
- 17th century
- 15th century
- 18th century
- 16th century (correct)
To which two monarchs did Ferdinand Magellan offer his service?
To which two monarchs did Ferdinand Magellan offer his service?
- King of England and Queen of Portugal
- Emperor Charles V of Spain and King of Portugal (correct)
- Queen Isabella of Spain and King of Portugal
- King of France and Emperor Charles V of Spain
What was the name of the ship that sank while exploring the topography of South America?
What was the name of the ship that sank while exploring the topography of South America?
Which meridian did Magellan and his crew cross in the early spring of 1521?
Which meridian did Magellan and his crew cross in the early spring of 1521?
What did a papal decree of 1493 assign to Spain and Portugal?
What did a papal decree of 1493 assign to Spain and Portugal?
How many ships set sail from Spain with Magellan on September 20, 1519?
How many ships set sail from Spain with Magellan on September 20, 1519?
What did Magellan name the passage found near 50 degrees S latitude?
What did Magellan name the passage found near 50 degrees S latitude?
Where did Magellan serve before offering his service to Emperor Charles V of Spain?
Where did Magellan serve before offering his service to Emperor Charles V of Spain?