Ferdinand Magellan's Circumnavigation: Multiple Choice

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01What did Magellan name the vast, calm body of water he entered after navigating the treacherous strait at the southern tip of South America?
02Who took command of the expedition after Magellan's death and successfully guided the last ship back to Spain?
03Which of the following was Magellan's flagship at the beginning of the voyage?
04Of the approximately 270 men who set out on the expedition, roughly how many survived to complete the entire circumnavigation aboard the 'Victoria'?
05In which modern-day country was Ferdinand Magellan killed during the Battle of Mactan in 1521?
06Which European power sponsored Ferdinand Magellan's expedition to find a westward route to the Spice Islands?
07The primary goal of the expedition was to find a westward sea route to what valuable location?
08The perilous waterway discovered by the expedition at the southern tip of South America is now known by what name?
09What was the name of the single ship, out of the original five, that successfully returned to Spain and completed the circumnavigation?
10The most complete account of the expedition comes from the detailed journal of which Italian scholar who accompanied the voyage?