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Who completed the Magellan expedition after Ferdinand Magellan's death?
Who completed the Magellan expedition after Ferdinand Magellan's death?
- Amerigo Vespucci
- Vasco da Gama
- Juan Sebastián Elcano (correct)
- Christopher Columbus
What was the primary objective of the Magellan expedition?
What was the primary objective of the Magellan expedition?
- Discovering a new continent
- Reaching the Moluccas (correct)
- Exploring the Arctic
- Finding a route to India
Where did the fleet pass through to enter the Pacific Ocean?
Where did the fleet pass through to enter the Pacific Ocean?
- Strait of Magellan (correct)
- Panama Canal
- Suez Canal
- Strait of Gibraltar
When did the fleet finally return to Spain?
When did the fleet finally return to Spain?
Where did the fleet stop before reaching the Moluccas?
Where did the fleet stop before reaching the Moluccas?
Flashcards
Magellan Expedition Leader (After Magellan)
Magellan Expedition Leader (After Magellan)
Juan Sebastián Elcano completed the expedition after Ferdinand Magellan's death.
Magellan Expedition's Goal
Magellan Expedition's Goal
The primary objective of the Magellan expedition was to reach the Moluccas, a group of islands known for spices.
Pacific Ocean Entry Point
Pacific Ocean Entry Point
The Magellan expedition passed through the Strait of Magellan to enter the Pacific Ocean.
Magellan Expedition Return
Magellan Expedition Return
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Stopover before Moluccas
Stopover before Moluccas
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Study Notes
The Magellan Expedition
- Juan Sebastián Elcano completed the Magellan expedition after Ferdinand Magellan's death.
Objectives and Route
- The primary objective of the Magellan expedition was to reach the Spice Islands (Moluccas) and return with a cargo of spices.
The Pacific Ocean Crossing
- The fleet passed through the Strait of Magellan at the tip of South America to enter the Pacific Ocean.
The Return Journey
- The fleet finally returned to Spain on September 6, 1522, after a three-year journey.
Stopovers
- The fleet stopped in Guam and the Philippines before reaching the Moluccas.
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