Question

What was Ferdinand Magellan known for?








A.
sponsoring the voyages of Christopher Columbus







B.
leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe







C.
claiming parts of South America for Portugal and introducing the Portuguese language there







D.
being the first European to sail around the tip of Africa and reach Asia

Answer 1

In search of fame and fortune, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan (c. 1480-1521) set out from Spain in 1519 with a fleet of five ships to discover a western sea route to the Spice Islands. En route he discovered what is now known as the Strait of Magellan and became the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

can someone please help asap

Answer 4

b he went around the world

Answer 5

Ugh Its B.

Answer 6

But I actually explained how.

Answer 7

true

Answer 8

You won't learn if you just get told the answers.

Answer 9

sorry I have dyslexia so it confused me

Answer 10

Its ok.