Ferdinand Magellan and the First Circumnavigation

What inspired Ferdinand Magellan to pursue a career in exploration?

• A desire to become a king

• His brother's influence

• Tales of exploration and sailing

• His family's wine business

Why did Magellan move from Portugal to Spain?

• To find better sailing conditions

• To escape a war

• To gain support for his expedition

• To join the Spanish army

What was the main goal of Magellan's expedition?

• To discover new continents

• To find a westward route to the Spice Islands

• To establish a new colony in Asia

• To map the coast of Africa

What significant geographical feature did Magellan discover during his voyage?

• The Suez Canal

• The Strait of Magellan

• The Panama Canal

• The Cape of Good Hope

Who completed the first circumnavigation of the globe after Magellan's death?

• Vasco de Gama

• Juan Sebastian Elcano

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Christopher Columbus