Ferdinand Magellan

Question 1

His birth

Answer 1

Born on February 4, 1480 in Sabrosa, Portugal.

Question 2

Sailed for

Answer 2

Spain bec there was an easier route to get around the world from Spain than Portugal

Question 3

Significant Encounter

Answer 3

Discovered western routes to Spice Islands using 5 ships from Spain in the year 1519

Today known as Strait of Magellan

Question 4

History Changing Accomplishment

Answer 4

First European to find a route to get around the world.

First European to cross the Pacific Ocean.