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Who completed the Magellan expedition after Ferdinand Magellan's death?
Who completed the Magellan expedition after Ferdinand Magellan's death?
What was the primary objective of the Magellan expedition?
What was the primary objective of the Magellan expedition?
Where did the fleet pass through to enter the Pacific Ocean?
Where did the fleet pass through to enter the Pacific Ocean?
When did the fleet finally return to Spain?
When did the fleet finally return to Spain?
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Where did the fleet stop before reaching the Moluccas?
Where did the fleet stop before reaching the 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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Description
Test your knowledge of the historic Magellan expedition with this quiz. Explore questions about the voyage's objectives, key navigators, and the first circumnavigation of the globe. Engage with facts about the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans, and the legacy of this landmark exploration.
