Explore the epic journey of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition, the first to circumnavigate the Earth. Test your knowledge of his route, challenges, and the fate of his crew.·0 takes
01·Which European power sponsored Ferdinand Magellan's expedition to find a westward route to the Spice Islands?
02·What was the name of the single ship, out of the original five, that successfully returned to Spain and completed the circumnavigation?
03·In which modern-day country was Ferdinand Magellan killed during the Battle of Mactan in 1521?
04·Who took command of the expedition after Magellan's death and successfully guided the last ship back to Spain?
05·What did Magellan name the vast, calm body of water he entered after navigating the treacherous strait at the southern tip of South America?
06·The primary goal of the expedition was to find a westward sea route to what valuable location?
07·Of the approximately 270 men who set out on the expedition, roughly how many survived to complete the entire circumnavigation aboard the 'Victoria'?
08·The perilous waterway discovered by the expedition at the southern tip of South America is now known by what name?
09·Which of the following was Magellan's flagship at the beginning of the voyage?
10·The most complete account of the expedition comes from the detailed journal of which Italian scholar who accompanied the voyage?
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