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Ferdinand Magellan was a Spanish navigator who gained support from the monarchy of Portugal.
Ferdinand Magellan was a Spanish navigator who gained support from the monarchy of Portugal.
False (B)
The period of discovery and expansionism began in the 16th century.
The period of discovery and expansionism began in the 16th century.
False (B)
Antonio Pigafetta was the Italian chronicler who accurately recorded the details of the world’s first circumnavigation.
Antonio Pigafetta was the Italian chronicler who accurately recorded the details of the world’s first circumnavigation.
True (A)
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to engage in discovering and taking possessions of lands beyond the continent.
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to engage in discovering and taking possessions of lands beyond the continent.
The development of the Portuguese maritime empire played a significant role in inciting Spain to go on expeditions.
The development of the Portuguese maritime empire played a significant role in inciting Spain to go on expeditions.
The narrative of the voyage by Pigafetta began with details about the islands and people inhabiting the place.
The narrative of the voyage by Pigafetta began with details about the islands and people inhabiting the place.
Pigafetta mentioned crossing the Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and Antarctic Ocean during the voyage.
Pigafetta mentioned crossing the Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and Antarctic Ocean during the voyage.
The narrator of the text was invited to join the voyage by Emperor Charles and a Pope.
The narrator of the text was invited to join the voyage by Emperor Charles and a Pope.
The historic voyage mentioned in the text lasted for 3 years, from 1519 to 1522.
The historic voyage mentioned in the text lasted for 3 years, from 1519 to 1522.
The captain-general was mentioned as being impulsive and reckless in preparing for the voyage.
The captain-general was mentioned as being impulsive and reckless in preparing for the voyage.
