Magellan's Voyage, Hernando Cortes, and Carrack or Nao

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Which country did Ferdinand Magellan sail for during his voyage around the world?

  • Portugal
  • Spain (correct)
  • England
  • France

Where was Ferdinand Magellan born?

  • Oporto
  • Sabrosa (correct)
  • Lisbon
  • Porto

What was Ferdinand Magellan's occupation before he became an explorer?

  • Merchant
  • Explorer
  • Navigator
  • Soldier (correct)

Who funded Ferdinand Magellan's voyage around the world?

<p>King Charles I of Spain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the five ships in Magellan's fleet?

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

What did Magellan and his crew unknowingly discover during their journey?

<p>Trade winds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Magellan and his men find fresh food for the first time in 99 days?

<p>Guam (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chief rejected conversion and led the resistance against Magellan's attack on Mactan Island?

<p>Datu Lapu Lapu (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who captained the Victoria and continued the journey after the death of Magellan?

<p>Juan Sebastian Elcano (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What important navigational route was discovered by Magellan off the southern coast of South America?

<p>Strait of Magellan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What crew member of the voyage kept a first-hand account of Magellan's journey around the globe?

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

Which country did Hernán Cortés conquer Mexico for?

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

Where was Hernán Cortés born?

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

Why did Hernán Cortés drop out of the University of Salamanca?

<p>He wanted to explore the New World (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of Hernán Cortés' achievements?

<p>Acquiring California (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the cause of Hernán Cortés' death?

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

Why did Hernán Cortés go to Spain to meet with the Spanish king?

<p>To reclaim his title as governor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Spanish governor imprisoned Cortés for not upholding his promise to marry Catalina Suarez?

<p>Diégo Velasquez (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who became Cortés's personal interpreter, guide, and mistress during his conquest of Mexico?

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

What event marked the fall of the Aztec empire and the seizure of control of Mexico by Cortés?

<p>The establishment of Mexico City (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Cortés to disobey Velázquez's orders and set out for Mexico in 1519?

<p>His thirst for power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sail was used on the mizzenmast of a carrack?

<p>Lateen sail (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of adding a topsail to the main mast of a carrack?

<p>To increase speed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the size range of a carrack's hull in tons?

<p>300 to 400 tons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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