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Flashcards on Age of Exploration: Columbus and Magellan
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Who is credited with discovering America?
Christopher Columbus
Which explorer sailed around the world?
Ferdinand Magellan
Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyages?
Spain
Who was the captain of the ship Santa Maria during Columbus' first voyage?
Christopher Columbus
What was the name of the fleet that Magellan commanded during his circumnavigation?
The Armada de Molucca
Which ocean did Magellan cross during his voyage?
Pacific Ocean
What year did Columbus first reach the Americas?
1492
Which explorer is often considered the first to circumnavigate the world?
Ferdinand Magellan
What was the name of the ship on which Columbus died?
Santa Maria
Which explorer was killed during a battle in the Philippines?
Ferdinand Magellan
What was the original goal of Columbus' voyages?
To find a shorter route to Asia
Which expedition ended up completing the first circumnavigation of the Earth?
Ferdinand Magellan's expedition
What was the nationality of Ferdinand Magellan?
Portuguese
Which explorer's voyages led to the establishment of Spanish colonies in the Americas?
Christopher Columbus
Who completed Magellan's journey after his death?
Juan Sebastián Elcano
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Who is known for discovering America?
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Juan Sebastián Elcano
Francis Drake
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Which explorer sailed around the world?
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
James Cook
Vasco da Gama
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Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyages?
Spain
Portugal
England
France
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Who was the captain of the ship Santa Maria during Columbus' first voyage?
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Juan Ponce de León
Hernán Cortés
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Which ocean did Magellan cross during his voyage?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
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What year did Columbus first reach the Americas?
1492
1519
1607
1776
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Which explorer is often considered the first to circumnavigate the world?
James Cook
Ferdinand Magellan
Sir Francis Drake
Marco Polo
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What was the name of the ship on which Columbus died?
Victoria
Nina
Santa Maria
Santiago
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Which explorer was killed during a battle in the Philippines?
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Hernando de Soto
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What was the original goal of Columbus' voyages?
To find a shorter route to Asia
To claim new lands for Spain
To find gold and riches
To promote Christianity
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