Quiz  /  Ferdinand Magellan MCQ Quiz Questions with Answers

  • 1. 
    In what country was Ferdinand Magellan born?

  • France
  • Italy
  • Portugal
  • Spain

  • 2. 
    When was Ferdinand Magellan born?

  • 1480
  • 1728
  • 1687
  • 1610

  • 3. 
    What is Ferdinand Magellan most known for?

  • Mapping the Hudson River and the North Atlantic
  • Exploring the Louisiana Territory and the Pacific Northwest
  • Exploring the South Pacific
  • Led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe

  • 4. 
    Who paid for Magellan's expedition?

  • King Charles V of Spain
  • Queen Elizabeth I
  • King of Portugal
  • Charles the Bold and Louis XII of France

  • 5. 
    Which of the following ships was NOT a part of Magellan's voyage?

  • Victoria
  • Santiago
  • Trinidad
  • Santa Maria

  • 6. 
    What continent did Magellan sail south of at the start of his voyage?

  • South America
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe

  • 7. 
    What did Magellan call the Straits of Magellan when he first discovered the passage?

  • All Saints' Channel
  • Bohai Strait
  • Anguilla Channel
  • Les Saints Passage

  • 8. 
    What ocean did Magellan find on the other side of the Straits of Magellan?

  • Southern Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean

  • 9. 
    How did Magellan die?

  • His ship sunk somewhere in the Pacific Ocean
  • He died of malaria while exploring Australia
  • He was killed by local tribes in the Philippine Islands
  • He was killed by pirates in the Indian Ocean

  • 10. 
    What ship was the only ship to make it all the way back to Spain?

  • Victoria
  • Santa Maria
  • Santiago
  • Trinidad
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