Antonio Pigafetta's Voyage Insights

What was the primary goal of the voyage led by Ferdinand Magellan?

• To find a westward route to the Spice Islands

• To explore the Arctic

• To establish a colony in the Americas

• To map the stars

What significant geographical discovery did the expedition make?

• The passage through the Strait of Magellan

• The discovery of America

• The route to India

• The Cape of Good Hope

What challenges did the crew face during the voyage?

• Scurvy and starvation

• Pirate attacks

• Natural disasters

• Political conflicts

What was the outcome of the expedition in terms of survival?

• Only one ship and 18 men returned to Spain

• All ships returned safely

• The crew was lost at sea

• They established a new colony

What role did Antonio Pigafetta play in the expedition?

• He was a scholar and one of the few survivors

• He was the captain of the ship

• He was a navigator

• He was a cook

What did Pigafetta document about the indigenous peoples?

• Their customs, languages, and social structures

• Their military strategies

• Their trade routes

• Their religious beliefs

What was one of the scientific contributions of the voyage?

• Empirical evidence supporting the concept of a spherical Earth

• Discovery of new species

• Invention of new navigation tools

• Mapping the ocean floor

What character trait of Pigafetta is highlighted by his documentation?

• Curiosity

• Indifference

• Apathy

• Fearlessness

What does Pigafetta's account provide insights into?

• Early 16th-century exploration

• Modern navigation techniques

• The history of the Americas

• The development of trade routes

10. Pigafetta’s ___________ drove him to document his experiences meticulously, providing valuable insights into the cultures and places he encountered.

• curiosity
• disinterest
• fear
• indifference