Ferdinand Magellan: Circumnavigator of the Globe

Question 1

How did Magellan's voyage contribute to the advancement of mapmaking and navigational techniques?

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It led to the creation of more accurate maps of the world.

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It paved the way for future expeditions to explore the globe.

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It resulted in the development of new navigational instruments.

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It had no significant impact on mapmaking or navigational techniques.

Question 2

Who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Marco Polo

Question 3

What was the name of Magellan's flagship?

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Victoria

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Nina

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Pinta

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Santa Maria

Question 4

Which ocean did Magellan's expedition cross first?

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Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 5

What was the primary goal of Magellan's expedition?

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To find a new route to the East Indies

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To prove that the world is round

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To establish new colonies

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To find the Fountain of Youth

Question 6

Who succeeded Magellan as leader of the expedition after his death?

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Juan Sebastián Elcano

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Francisco Pizarro

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Hernán Cortés

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Vasco Núñez de Balboa

Question 7

What is the significance of the Strait of Magellan?

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It was the first known passage around the southern tip of South America

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It proved that the Pacific and Atlantic oceans are connected

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It provided a shortcut to the East Indies

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It was named after Magellan's wife

Question 8

Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Francis Drake

Question 9

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

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Strait of Magellan

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Strait of Gibraltar

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Panama Canal

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Suez Canal

Question 10

What was the name of Magellan's flagship?

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Victoria

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Santa Maria

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Pinta

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Nina

Question 11

Which country sponsored Magellan's expedition?

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Spain

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Portugal

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England

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France

Question 12

What was the name of the indigenous people that Magellan encountered in present-day Philippines?

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Lapu-Lapu

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Incas

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Aztecs

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Mayans

Question 13

How did the Strait of Magellan help Ferdinand Magellan's expedition succeed?

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It allowed Magellan's fleet to avoid dangerous waters near the tip of South America.

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It provided a source of fresh water and supplies for the expedition.

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It helped establish trade relations with indigenous populations.

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It shortened the overall distance of the circumnavigation.

Question 14

Who led the first expedition to sail around the world?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Hernando de Soto

Question 15

What did Magellan's circumnavigation prove?

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The world was round

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The world was flat.

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The world was a cube.

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The world was surrounded by ice.

Question 16

What strait did Magellan's expedition discover?

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Magellan Strait

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Strait of Gibraltar

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Panama Canal

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Suez Canal

Question 17

What was the name of the ship that Magellan sailed on?

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Victoria

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Santa Maria

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Mayflower

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Golden Hind

Question 18

Which country sponsored Magellan's expedition?

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Spain

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Portugal

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England

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France

Question 19

What was the main purpose of Magellan's expedition?

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To find a new trade route to Asia

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To establish a colony in the Americas

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To find the fountain of youth

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To prove that the world was flat

Question 20

What was Ferdinand Magellan's primary goal in his voyage?

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To establish a trade route to India via the west

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To prove the Earth was spherical

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To discover new lands in the Pacific Ocean

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To conquer new territories for Spain

Question 21

Who holds the distinction as the first person to circumnavigate the globe?

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Juan Sebastián Elcano

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Vasco da Gama

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 22

Which vast body of water did Magellan's expedition navigate after passing through the Strait of Magellan?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Southern Ocean

Question 23

What was the name of the flagship used by Ferdinand Magellan in his expedition?

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Victoria

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Santa Maria

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Niña

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Golden Hind

Question 24

What is the name of the strait discovered by Magellan's expedition, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?

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Strait of Magellan

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Strait of Gibraltar

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Strait of Hormuz

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Panama Canal

Question 25

Under the patronage of which country did Magellan embark on his expedition?

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Spain

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England

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Portugal

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France

Question 26

Which instrument did Magellan use to calculate the latitude and longitude of his ships?

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Astrolabe

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Compasses

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Sextant

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Chronometer

Question 27

What was the primary significance of Ferdinand Magellan's successful circumnavigation of the globe?

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Demonstrating the Earth's sphericity and facilitating the expansion of trade routes.

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Ensuring Spain's dominance during the Age of Exploration.

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Discovering the American continents.

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Establishing permanent European settlements in Asia.

Question 28

Which ship did Ferdinand Magellan command during his global circumnavigation?

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Victoria

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Nina

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Santa Maria

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Mayflower

Question 29

What was the primary objective of Magellan's expedition?

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To find a new route to the East

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To prove that the world was flat

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To establish colonies in the Americas

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To search for gold and spices

Question 30

Who among Magellan's crew was the first to circumnavigate the globe?

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Juan Sebastián Elcano

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Antonio Pigafetta

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Vasco da Gama

Question 31

How did Magellan's voyage impact indigenous populations?

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Introduced diseases and conflict

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Increased trade and cultural exchange

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Enhanced understanding of indigenous cultures and traditions

Question 32

Which ship did Ferdinand Magellan sail on during his circumnavigation of the globe?

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Victoria

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Santa Maria

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Golden Hind

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Endeavour

Question 33

Through which strait did Magellan's expedition pass to reach the Pacific Ocean?

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Strait of Magellan

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Strait of Gibraltar

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Panama Canal

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Suez Canal

Question 34

What was the primary goal of Magellan's expedition?

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To discover a westward route to the Spice Islands

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To establish colonies in the New World

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To search for the Fountain of Youth

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To prove that the world was round

Question 35

What was a significant consequence of Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe?

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It opened up new trade routes

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It proved that the world was flat.

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It led directly to the colonization of the Americas

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It disproved the theory of gravity

Question 36

Who is credited as the first European to circumnavigate the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Hernán Cortés

Question 37

After passing through the Strait of Magellan, which ocean did Magellan's 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 38

Ferdinand Magellan's quest to circumnavigate the globe was primarily funded by which monarchy?

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The Spanish Crown

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The English Crown

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The Portuguese Crown

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The French Crown

Question 39

During his historic circumnavigation voyage, which vessel did Ferdinand Magellan command as its captain?

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The Victoria

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The Golden Hind

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The Santa Maria

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The Mayflower

Question 40

As Magellan's expedition navigated from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, which body of water did they traverse through?

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The Strait of Magellan

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The Panama Canal

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The Suez Canal

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The English Channel

Question 41

What is Ferdinand Magellan predominantly recognized for in history?

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Leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe

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Successfully defeating the Spanish Armada

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Discovering the continent of North America

Question 42

What is the name of the strait discovered by Magellan's expedition at the southernmost point of South America?

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The Strait of Magellan

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The Strait of Gibraltar

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The Bering Strait

Question 43

What was the unfortunate fate that befell Ferdinand Magellan during his expedition?

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He was killed in a skirmish with natives in the Philippines

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He succumbed to natural causes during the course of the expedition

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He triumphantly returned to Spain as a celebrated hero

Question 44

What nationality was the explorer Ferdinand Magellan?

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Portuguese

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English

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Spanish

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French

Question 45

What was the name of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition that circumnavigated the globe?

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Victoria

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Golden Hind

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Santa Maria

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Mayflower

Question 46

Which vast body of water did Magellan's expedition cross to reach the Philippines?

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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 47

What was the primary historical impact of Magellan's circumnavigation expedition?

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It proved the world's roundness.

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It discovered a new continent.

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It established a trade route to Asia.

Question 48

Who was the first person to successfully circumnavigate the globe?

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Juan Sebastián Elcano

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Vasco da Gama

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Christopher Columbus

Question 49

In what year did Magellan's expedition set sail from Spain?

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1519

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1520

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1522

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1521

Question 50

Which of the following is considered a significant result of Magellan's expedition?

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Expansion of European trade

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American Revolution

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French Revolution

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Decline of the Ottoman Empire

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a notable contribution attributed to Ferdinand Magellan?

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Mapping the entire coastline of Africa

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Proving the roundness of the Earth

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Discovering the Strait of Magellan

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Establishing the first European settlement in the Philippines