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Ferdinand Magellan was looking for a western route to the Spice Islands (Moluccas) when he embarked on his expedition in 1519. He hoped to find a way to reach the valuable spice trade by sailing west instead of the traditional eastward route around Africa.
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What was hernan Cortes in looking for?
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What was christpher colomus looking for?
Christopher Columbus was looking for a direct sea route to Asia in order to establish trade for Spain. Instead, he discovered the Americas in 1492.
What was Jacques cartier looking for when he explored?
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What was Louis jolliet looking for?
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What was ferginand magellen looking for?
new spices
Where did Magellen land?
In India
What is significant about magellen?
he sailed
When did Magellen set sail?
Philippines
What was magellen known for?
Magellen was an explorer from around the same time as Columbus. I learned that in 4th grade, I'm in high school now.
What did Magellen discover?
Magellen did not find any lands .But he crossed the Indian ocean , Alantic ocean ,and , Pacific ocean. but found little islands.
Who funded Magellen's expedition?
King Charles
What country sponsored Ferdinand magellen?
Spain
Who was the first expedition to circumnavigate the earth?
Ferdinand Magellen.
Was magellen married?
me don't know! that is why i'm am asking did he!
Where did magellen explore?
he explored no where
What age did magellen die at?
he died around 1478
