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What was the original name given to the passage from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean by Magellan?
What was the original name given to the passage from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean by Magellan?
- The Strait of Galleons
- The Magellan Canal
- All Saints' Channel (correct)
- The Atlantic Passage
What was Ferdinand Magellan's initial belief about the water beyond South America?
What was Ferdinand Magellan's initial belief about the water beyond South America?
- It was a dangerous strait.
- It was a small body of water. (correct)
- It was a vast ocean with many islands.
- It was unknown to sailors at the time.
How many ships did Magellan set sail with on his voyage?
How many ships did Magellan set sail with on his voyage?
- Five ships (correct)
- Three ships
- Six ships
- Four ships
What major challenge did Magellan and his crew face during the Pacific crossing?
What major challenge did Magellan and his crew face during the Pacific crossing?
Why was finding a quicker route to the Spice Islands important?
Why was finding a quicker route to the Spice Islands important?
What name did Magellan give to the ocean he discovered, which means peaceful?
What name did Magellan give to the ocean he discovered, which means peaceful?
What ultimately led to Magellan's death during the voyage?
What ultimately led to Magellan's death during the voyage?
How many ships were left by the time Magellan reached the Philippines?
How many ships were left by the time Magellan reached the Philippines?
What year did Magellan set sail on his famous voyage?
What year did Magellan set sail on his famous voyage?
What major risk did Magellan face from within his crew?
What major risk did Magellan face from within his crew?
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What is the Strait of Magellan?
What is the Strait of Magellan?
The Strait of Magellan is a narrow passage of water that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is located at the southern tip of South America.
Who was Ferdinand Magellan?
Who was Ferdinand Magellan?
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe. Although he died during the expedition, his crew completed the journey, making history.
What does 'circumnavigate' mean?
What does 'circumnavigate' mean?
Circumnavigation means to sail or travel completely around the world. It's a feat that has been accomplished by many explorers throughout history.
Where were the Spice Islands?
Where were the Spice Islands?
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What is the Pacific Ocean?
What is the Pacific Ocean?
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When did Magellan start his expedition?
When did Magellan start his expedition?
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What were some of the challenges faced by Magellan?
What were some of the challenges faced by Magellan?
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How many ships started and completed Magellan's voyage?
How many ships started and completed Magellan's voyage?
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Who funded Magellan's expedition?
Who funded Magellan's expedition?
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Did Magellan reach the Spice Islands?
Did Magellan reach the Spice Islands?
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Study Notes
Ferdinand Magellan's Voyage
- Magellan, a Portuguese explorer, was the first to circumnavigate the globe, though he did not complete the entire journey himself.
- Born around 1480, little is known of his early life.
- His early explorations aimed at reaching the Spice Islands in India for valuable spices, a shorter trade route.
- Magellan proposed a westward route around the Americas to reach the Spice Islands, which Spain funded.
- In 1519, he set sail with five ships and around 270 men, sailing across the Atlantic, around South America.
- He discovered the Strait of Magellan (formerly known as All Saints' Channel), a passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
- He named the Pacific Ocean "Pacifico" (peaceful), due to the relatively calm waters.
- Only three ships remained after his passage through the Strait of Magellan.
- The three ships took several months to cross the Pacific, much longer than Magellan anticipated.
- His crew suffered from starvation, eating rats and sawdust.
- Conflict with tribes in the Philippines led to Magellan's death.
- Only one ship returned to Spain, with less than 20 sailors, after three years at sea. Having traveled over 40,000 miles (that is more that twice the distance around the equator).
- Magellan earned credit as the first to circumnavigate the world, despite not completing it himself. Due to his leadership of the voyage.
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Explore the journey of Ferdinand Magellan, the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe. This quiz covers his motivations, challenges, and discoveries during his expedition from 1519 to 1522. Test your knowledge of this pivotal moment in maritime history!
