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To make the first complete circumnavigational trip around the world by boat. 5 ships left Spain commended by Ferdinand Magellan. He was killed in the Philippines by the natives. However, one of the five ships did manage to sail around the world sailing in a eastern direction, until it returned to Spain.

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he went around the world to see if it was really flat

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Did Magellan do cartography?

what did magellan eat on is trip


Where did Fernando Magellan's trip start?

Spain


What was the reason for Ferdinand Magellan's trip?

To prove he earth/world was round.


What place sent Ferdinand Magellan on his trip around the world?

the place was Spain


What is a trip with a special purpose called in the time of christopher Columbus?

trip with a special purpose

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Did Magellan do cartography?

what did magellan eat on is trip


What country sponsored Ferdinand Magellan's trip?

Spain sponsored Ferdinand Magellan's trip


What was the purpose for Ferdinand Magellan's trip?

To circumnavigate the world. Circumnavigate means to sail one way around the world


What was the purpose of Ferdinand Magellan's 1st trip?

All the explorers of his time were looking for a water route to Asia, and so it was with him.


How did Magellan get money for his trip?

His trip was financed by queen Isabela.


Who paid for Magellan's trip?

The king of Spain


Where did Fernando Magellan's trip start?

Spain


Who was the sponsor of Magellan?

King Charles I of Spain funded Magellan's historic trip to the Spice Islands.


What did Magellan bring back from his trip?

Magellan brought back spices, silk, and plastic toys.


What country paid for Ferdinand Magellan's trip?

Spain


Who did Ferdinand Magellan meet on his trip?

he ment indians


What problems did Magellan's crew face on the trip around the world?

Illness, hunger, and the death of Magellan in the Phillipines.