Ferdinand Magellan's Expedition Quiz

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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?

  • 17th century
  • 15th century
  • 18th century
  • 16th century (correct)

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?

<p>Concepcion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which meridian did Magellan and his crew cross in the early spring of 1521?

<p>International Date Line (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did a papal decree of 1493 assign to Spain and Portugal?

<p>All land in the New World (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many ships set sail from Spain with Magellan on September 20, 1519?

<p>Five ships (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Magellan name the passage found near 50 degrees S latitude?

<p>Strait of All Saints (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Magellan serve before offering his service to Emperor Charles V of Spain?

<p>Portugal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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