Age of Exploration - Chapter 6 - Magellan's Voyage
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What are the Straits of Magellan?
A strait discovered by Magellan on the southern tip of Africa.
What was Ferdinand Magellan known for?
First person to circumnavigate the world. Circumnavigate means to travel completely around something (as the earth) especially by water.
Did Ferdinand Magellan visit North America?
No
Who was Ferdinand Magellan?
Portuguese explorer
How long did it take Magellan to circumnavigate the world?
Three years, from September of 1519, to September of 1522.
What is a strait?
a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water
Circumnavigate
to sail around the world
