they found out that Canada exists
they found out that Canada exists
The search for the Northwest Passage and Magellan's circumnavigation significantly expanded Europeans' geographical knowledge and understanding of global geography. Magellan's voyage demonstrated that the Earth was round and that there were vast oceans separating continents, while the pursuit of the Northwest Passage revealed the complexities of North America's geography. Both undertakings challenged existing maps and navigational theories, leading to increased exploration and more accurate cartography. Ultimately, they fostered a sense of global interconnectedness and encouraged further exploration of uncharted territories.
The search for the Northwest Passage and Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe significantly expanded European understanding of geography and global trade routes. These explorations revealed the vastness of the Earth's oceans and the existence of diverse cultures and lands previously unknown to Europeans. They also challenged existing maps and navigational knowledge, leading to advancements in cartography and navigation techniques. Ultimately, these endeavors fostered a greater sense of global interconnectedness and spurred further exploration and colonization efforts.
Magellan's circumnavigation of the earth proved that it is a globe.
Ferdinand Magellan's understanding of geography affected his exploration of the world by guiding him in circumnavigation of the world.
Magellan
His motivation was to find the northwest passage
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Magellan became famous because he was the first to lead a circumnavigation of the world in ship.
Captained the first circumnavigation expedition.
Magellan's circumnavigation and exploration.
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