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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