Saavedra

When did Álvaro de Saavedra Cerón land on the Marshall Islands and claimed them for Spain?

• 1525

• 1526

• 1527

• 1529

Who was Álvaro de Saavedra Cerón?

• A Spanish explorer

• A Portuguese navigator

• An Italian merchant

• A French cartographer

In which year did Álvaro de Saavedra Cerón embark on his first expedition to the Pacific?

• 1525

• 1526

• 1527

• 1528

What was the primary goal of Álvaro de Saavedra Cerón's expedition?

• To find a westward route to the Spice Islands

• To discover new lands for Spain

• To establish trade with China

• To map the coast of South America

Which monarch sponsored Álvaro de Saavedra Cerón's expedition?

• King Charles I of Spain

• King Philip II of Spain

• Queen Isabella I of Castile

• King Ferdinand II of Aragon

What was the name of the ship commanded by Álvaro de Saavedra Cerón?

• La Florida

• La Trinidad

• La Concepción

• La Victoria

Which islands did Álvaro de Saavedra Cerón discover during his voyages?

• Marshall Islands

• Hawaiian Islands

• Galápagos Islands

• Canary Islands

What was a significant challenge faced by Álvaro de Saavedra Cerón during his expeditions?

• Hostile encounters with indigenous peoples

• Severe storms and navigation difficulties

• Lack of funding and resources

• Mutiny among the crew

How did Álvaro de Saavedra Cerón's voyages contribute to Spanish exploration?

• They expanded Spanish influence in the Pacific

• They led to the discovery of gold mines

• They established new trade routes with Asia

• They resulted in the colonization of Australia

What was the outcome of Álvaro de Saavedra Cerón's final expedition?

• He was lost at sea

• He returned to Spain successfully

• He was captured by pirates

• He discovered a new continent