n. Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world 1480-1521
Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who discovered the Philippines in 1521.
Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who discovered the Philippines in 1521.
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How did Magellan earn his promotion to Caption as a soldier?
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What animals did Ferdinand Magellan find near the southern tip of South America?
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What was the waterway that Magellan was searching for?
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What did Magellan show King Charles I to convince him to invest in Magellan's expedition?
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The expedition led by Fernando Magellan was the first to sail around the world.
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What did Magellan want to do when he woke up?
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Where was Magellan born?
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What tool was NOT used to help Magellan navigate?
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How long did Magellan think it would take to get to the Moluccas after sailing through El Paso?
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What nickname was Magellan called because of his limp?
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Who did Ferdinand Magellan and his crew meet near the southern tip of South America?
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Where was Ferdinand Magellan trying to sail?
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3 syllables
Ma-gel-lan
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