Magellan
What year did Magellan set out to circumnavigate the earth?
1519
How many ships did Magellan command on the voyage?
5
How many ships returned to Spain at the end of the voyage?
one
Of what country was Prince Henry a prince?
Portugal
Who was Ferdinand Magellan?
a Portuguese sea captain
What problem occurred on the ship?
What was the name of the ship that circumnavigated the earth?
When did Columbus land in the Bahamas?
1492
What famous voyage did Magellan command?
the voyage to circumnavigate the earth
What happened to the people involved in the mutiny?
How many men returned to Spain on the Victoria?
18
Where did Columbus think he was?
the Indies
Who financed Magellan's voyage?
Charles I of Spain
What did Magellan discover?
a passage to the Pacific Ocean
How long did the trip around the world take?
3 years
Why did Columbus want to find a route to the Indies?
to take the gospel across the ocean and convert the people of the Indies
What were the names of Magellan's ships?
Concepcion, San Antonio, Santiago, Trinidad, and Victoria
Where did Magellan die?
the Philippines
What years did Magellan circumnavigate the earth?
1519 - 1522
What was Prince Henry's contribution to navigation?
He established a school of navigation and financed voyages.