Exercise
Ferdinand Magellan & Circumnavigation
Learn about Ferdinand Magellan and his historic journey to circumnavigate the globe. Explore how his fleet sailed around the world to map unknown oceans.
Questions
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Who led the first expedition that successfully circumnavigated the world?
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What does the word 'circumnavigate' mean?
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Magellan named which vast body of water because of its calm waters?
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Which European nation funded Magellan's historic voyage?
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Although Magellan sailed for Spain, in which country was he born?
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Which was the only ship of Magellan's fleet to complete the entire world voyage?
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What narrow waterway at the tip of South America is named after Magellan?
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In which island group was Magellan killed before finishing the trip?
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Who took command of the Victoria and completed the voyage after Magellan died?
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During which years did Magellan's circumnavigation expedition take place?
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How many ships originally departed from Spain in Magellan's fleet?
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____ ____ commanded the expedition that circumnavigated the globe.