Ferdinand Magellan Flashcards
When and where was Ferdinand Magellan born?
Around 1480, in Sabrosa, Portugal.
What was Ferdinand Magellan’s nationality?
He was Portuguese.
What is Ferdinand Magellan most famous for?
Leading the first successful expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
Which ocean did Magellan name ‘Mar Pacífico’?
The Pacific Ocean.
Which country did Magellan serve under when he led his famous expedition?
Spain.
What significant strait did Ferdinand Magellan discover?
The Strait of Magellan, located at the southern tip of South America.
How many ships and men returned to Spain after Magellan’s expedition?
1 ship (Victoria) and 18 men.
In what year did Magellan’s expedition set sail?
1519.
What was the main objective of Magellan’s expedition?
To find a westward route to the Spice Islands (modern-day Indonesia).
Which treaty divided the non-European world between Spain and Portugal during Magellan’s time?
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494).
What happened to Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines?
He was killed in the Battle of Mactan in 1521.
Who completed the circumnavigation of the globe after Magellan’s death?
Juan Sebastián Elcano.
What impact did Magellan’s expedition have on European maps?
It corrected the Earth’s circumference and expanded European knowledge of the globe.
What is Ferdinand Magellan’s legacy?
He is remembered as one of history’s greatest explorers and for initiating the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.
What significant challenge did Magellan face from his own crew?
He had to suppress a mutiny led by Spanish captains who doubted his leadership.
