Exploration and Voyage Quiz

Who was the Portuguese explorer who sailed under the Spanish flag and embarked on a significant maritime journey?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

Answer explanation

Ferdinand Magellan was the Portuguese explorer who sailed under the Spanish flag and embarked on a significant maritime journey.

How many ships were in Magellan's fleet for the expedition?

• Three

• Four

• Six

• Five

Answer explanation

Magellan's fleet for the expedition consisted of five ships, making the correct answer choice Five.

In which year did Magellan's voyage start from Seville, Spain?

• 1505

• 1510

• 1519

• 1525

Answer explanation

Magellan's voyage started from Seville, Spain in the year 1519.

Who completed the circumnavigation of the world after Magellan's death?

• Juan Sebastián Elcano

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

Answer explanation

Juan Sebastián Elcano completed the circumnavigation of the world after Magellan's death.

What was the name of the island where the first Catholic mass was held in the Philippines during Magellan's voyage?

• Butuan

• Bohol

• Cebu

• Limasawa

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Limasawa because it was the island where the first Catholic mass was held during Magellan's voyage in the Philippines.

Which saint appeared on the mizenmast during a storm in Magellan's voyage?

• St. Maria

• St. Elmo

• St. Nicholas

• St. Clara

Answer explanation

St. Clara appeared on the mizenmast during a storm in Magellan's voyage, making her the correct choice.

What was the total distance covered by Magellan's crew when they completed the circumnavigation of the world?

• 10,000 leagues

• 16,000 leagues

• 14,000 leagues

• 12,000 leagues

Answer explanation

The total distance covered by Magellan's crew when they completed the circumnavigation of the world was 14,000 leagues, as stated in the correct answer choice.

Who was the King of Mazzava during Magellan's voyage?

• Rajah Humabon

• Rajah Siagu

• Rajah Kolambu

• Rajah Burné

Answer explanation

During Magellan's voyage, the King of Mazzava was Rajah Kolambu, making him the correct choice among the options provided.

Which island was believed to be present-day Cebu during Magellan's voyage?

• Satighan

• Maingdanao

• Mazzava

• Zzubu

Answer explanation

During Magellan's voyage, the island believed to be present-day Cebu was called Zzubu, making it the correct choice.

What was the name of the city where Magellan's crew encountered a storm near the island of Birabam Batolac?

• Maingdanao

• Cavit

• Subanin

• Sarangani

Answer explanation

Magellan's crew encountered a storm near the island of Birabam Batolac in the city of Sarangani.