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Ferdinand Magellan's voyage proved it was possible to sail from Europe to the eastern coast of Asia. He used a route around the southern tip of South America. He was the first to accomplish this voyage.
Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to reach Asia by ship. This was important because he mapped out the route to Asia which opened up the trade of Asian goods.
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To find a new route to eastern asia
Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to reach Asia by ship. He was a Portuguese explorer who lived from 1480 to 1521 CE.
Ferdinand Magellan explored a route from Europe to Asia. He did this by sailing south of South America and then continuing west until he arrived in Asia. This voyage was the first circumnavigation of the globe.
Magellan sailed in 1519. He died on the voyage in the Philippines.
Ferdinand Magellan's voyage proved it was possible to sail from Europe to the eastern coast of Asia. He used a route around the southern tip of South America. He was the first to accomplish this voyage.
Ferdinand Magellan's original reason for exploration was to reach the spice islands.
Magellan was searching for a route to Asia
Ferdinand Magellan's voyage proved it was possible to sail from Europe to the eastern coast of Asia. He used a route around the southern tip of South America. He was the first to accomplish this voyage.
Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to reach Asia by ship. This was important because he mapped out the route to Asia which opened up the trade of Asian goods.
Ferdinand Magellan found a water route to Asia
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A sea route was necessary with Asia as the land route via the Arabian countries was no longer safe for trade for the European countries.So the efforts of Magellan were of utmost importance.
No. Magellan was the first person to travel all around the world.
Magellan sailed because he wanted to find a western trade route to Asia.