Ferdinand Magellan's Expedition: The First Circumnavigation of the Globe

Question 1

Ferdinand Magellan's primary motivation for his expedition was:

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Seeking a westward passage to Asia

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Establishing trade routes with the East

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Spreading Christianity

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Conquering new territories

Question 2

Which of Magellan's ships completed the circumnavigation?

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Victoria

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Trinidad

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Concepcion

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Santiago

Question 3

Ferdinand Magellan was killed by:

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Native warriors in the Philippines

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Mutineers on his crew

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Portuguese explorers

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Natural causes

Question 4

The circumnavigation of the globe proved that:

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The Earth was round

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The Earth was flat

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The sun revolved around the Earth

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The Earth was the center of the universe

Question 5

The impact of Magellan's expedition on cartography was:

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It led to more accurate maps of the world

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It proved that the Earth was smaller than previously thought

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It disproved the existence of the Pacific Ocean

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It had no significant impact on cartography

Question 6

What was the main reason Ferdinand Magellan embarked on his circumnavigation expedition?

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To establish a direct trade route for spices with the East Indies

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To prove the Earth was spherical

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To found a permanent European settlement in the Americas

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To spread Christianity to native populations

Question 7

Which scientific discovery is specifically credited to Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?

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Vast Pacific Ocean

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Earth's spherical shape

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North and South Magnetic Poles

Question 8

What was the primary objective of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?

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To establish new trade routes with the East Indies

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To prove the Earth's round shape

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To find the Fountain of Youth

Question 9

Which geographical discovery was a major outcome of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?

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Mapping of the Pacific Ocean

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Confirmation that the Earth is flat

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Discovery of a new continent

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Establishment of permanent European settlements in Asia

Question 10

Which vessel served as the flagship of Magellan's fleet?

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Trinidad

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Victoria

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Concepcion

Question 11

Through which ocean did Magellan's expedition sail to reach the Pacific Ocean?

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Atlantic Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Mediterranean Sea

Question 12

What was the primary goal of Magellan's expedition?

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To find a westward route to the Spice Islands

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To establish a permanent settlement in the Americas

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To convert indigenous populations to Christianity

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To explore the unknown territories of the Pacific Ocean

Question 13

Who completed the first circumnavigation of the globe after Magellan's death?

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Juan Sebastián Elcano

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Francis Drake

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Antonio Pigafetta

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 14

Which scientific instrument did Magellan employ to determine latitude on his voyage?

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Astrolabe

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Telescope

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Compass

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Sextant

Question 15

Which strait did Magellan's expedition navigate through to enter the Pacific Ocean?

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Strait of Magellan

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Suez Canal

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Panama Canal

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Northwest Passage

Question 16

What was a major significance of the first circumnavigation of the globe?

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It provided concrete evidence that the Earth is spherical

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It disproved the theory of the flat Earth

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It led to the colonization of the Americas

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It opened new trade routes with Asia

Question 17

Which of the following was NOT a significant factor contributing to the high mortality rate during Magellan's expedition?

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Advanced medical knowledge

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Shipwrecks

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Scurvy

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Hostile encounters with natives

Question 18

What was the primary objective of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?

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To circumnavigate the globe by sailing west and returning via the east.

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To spread Christianity to the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

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To establish a permanent trading route between Europe and Asia.

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To conquer and colonize new territories for Spain.

Question 19

After Magellan's death during the expedition, who assumed leadership of the remaining crew?

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Juan Sebastián Elcano

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Hernando de Magallanes

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Antonio Pigafetta

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Francisco Albo

Question 20

Which narrow waterway did Magellan's expedition navigate through to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?

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Strait of Magellan

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Suez Canal

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Panama Canal

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Northwest Passage

Question 21

Which of the following discoveries was NOT attributed to Magellan's expedition?

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The existence of the lost continent of Atlantis

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The vastness and previously unknown size of the Pacific Ocean

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The variation of the compass due to magnetic declination

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The abundance of spices in the Spice Islands

Question 22

Which European nation provided the financial backing and resources for Magellan's expedition?

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Kingdom of Spain

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Dutch Republic

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Kingdom of Portugal

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Republic of Venice

Question 23

Which ship from Magellan's expedition became the first to complete a circumnavigation of the globe, returning to Spain?

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Victoria

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Santiago

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Trinidad

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Concepcion

Question 24

What is considered to be the most significant and lasting impact of Magellan's expedition on the world?

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It revolutionized European understanding of the world's geography and its place within it.

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It established permanent European colonies in the Americas and Asia.

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It led to the rapid spread of Christianity to indigenous populations worldwide.

Question 25

In which year did Magellan's expedition set sail from Spain to embark on their historic circumnavigation?

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1519

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1530

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1525

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1521

Question 26

After successfully navigating the Strait of Magellan, which vast ocean did the expedition enter?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 27

Which ship, after Magellan's untimely demise, went on to finish the historic circumnavigation?

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Victoria

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Concepcion

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Santiago

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Trinidad

Question 28

Which notable scientific discovery did Magellan's expedition contribute to?

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Confirmation of the spherical shape of the Earth

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Precise measurement of longitude

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Discovery of the causes of scurvy

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Advanced understanding of ocean currents

Question 29

During their arduous journey, which significant health challenge did Magellan's expedition struggle with?

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Scurvy

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Typhoid

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Malaria

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Yellow fever

Question 30

What was the primary objective driving Magellan's expedition?

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To establish a westward maritime route to the lucrative Spice Islands

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To search for the rumored Northwest Passage

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To explore and map the uncharted territories of the Americas

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To establish diplomatic relations with Asian kingdoms

Question 31

What was the name of the treacherous waterway discovered by Magellan's expedition at the southernmost tip of South America?

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Strait of Magellan

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Panama Canal

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Beagle Channel

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Drake Passage

Question 32

Who provided the financial support and sponsorship for Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?

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Spain

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Portugal

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France

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England

Question 33

What was the overarching goal of Magellan's expedition?

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To circumnavigate the globe

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To find a direct sea route to China

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To explore and map the coastline of South America

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To establish colonies in the East Indies

Question 34

Who took over the leadership of the expedition after Magellan's death?

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Juan Sebastián Elcano

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Antonio Pigafetta

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 35

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas as it related to Magellan's expedition?

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It divided the world outside Europe into Spanish and Portuguese zones of exploration and colonization.

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It granted exclusive rights to Spain to explore and colonize the Americas.

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It prohibited Magellan from sailing west of a certain longitude.

Question 36

What was the name of the ship that completed the first circumnavigation of the globe?

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Victoria

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Nina

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Santa Maria

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Pinta

Question 37

Approximately how many crew members initially embarked on Magellan's expedition?

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237

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300

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400

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150

Question 38

Which of the following was a significant consequence of Magellan's circumnavigation?

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It provided definitive proof of the Earth's spherical shape.

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It resulted in the establishment of permanent European settlements in Southeast Asia.

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It led to a decline in trade between Europe and the East.

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It had no lasting impact on global knowledge or trade.

Question 39

How did Ferdinand Magellan meet his end during the expedition?

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He was killed in a skirmish with indigenous people in the Philippines.

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He returned to Spain as a celebrated hero.

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He died of natural causes while crossing the Pacific Ocean.

Question 40

Which significant health challenge did Magellan's crew face during the circumnavigation?

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Scurvy due to Vitamin C deficiency

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Typhoid

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Malaria

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Yellow fever

Question 41

Why did Ferdinand Magellan not complete the first circumnavigation of the globe?

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He was killed in a conflict with indigenous people on Mactan Island in the Philippines.

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He retired due to old age and ill health.

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He died from illness aboard his ship.

Question 42

Which ship and its captain completed the first circumnavigation of the globe?

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Victoria, commanded by Juan Sebastián Elcano

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Santiago, commanded by Fernando de Magellan

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San Antonio, commanded by Juan de Cartagena

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Trinidad, commanded by Gonzalo Gómez de Espinosa

Question 43

How did Magellan's expedition revolutionize European understanding of global geography?

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It provided empirical evidence of the Earth's spherical shape and vastness, and expanded knowledge of the oceans and continents.

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It discovered the Northwest Passage, connecting Europe to Asia by sea.

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It located the fabled Fountain of Youth, providing a route to immortality.

Question 44

What was a major economic consequence of Magellan's expedition?

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It established new and lucrative trade routes between Europe and Asia, particularly for spices and luxury goods.

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It resulted in a decline in the price of gold and silver in Europe.

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It led to the rapid colonization of South America by European powers.

Question 45

Where is the Strait of Magellan, a key geographical feature discovered during the expedition, located?

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Southern tip of South America, separating it from Tierra del Fuego

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Off the coast of West Africa, leading to the Indian Ocean

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Between North and South America

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In the Caribbean Sea, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Question 46

How did Magellan's expedition contribute to cultural exchange and understanding?

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It facilitated direct contact and interaction between European and Pacific Island cultures, leading to an exchange of knowledge, customs, and ideas.

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It resulted in the widespread adoption of European culture and beliefs in the Americas.

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It had minimal impact on cultural exchange, as the focus was solely on exploration and trade.

Question 47

Which is NOT a lasting legacy of Magellan's expedition?

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The establishment of permanent European settlements in the Pacific Islands

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Increased global awareness and desire for further exploration

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Advancements in shipbuilding, navigation, and cartography