How did Magellan change the Philippines?

Answer 1

Ferdinand Magellan was the first man to circumnavigate the world. Though he died in a battle in the Phillipines, Magellan proved that the world was round and NOT flat which was the popular belief of the time. He also discovered the Strait of Magellan which is located near the southern tip of South America. This strait allowed traders to easily sail to Asia from Europe.

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Answer 2

Magellan didn't change the Renaissance since he was before it started and he died on his voyage. The information brought back by his crew may have contributed to it by adding to information about the world and other cultures. Thus, combined with other explorers people began to think in new ways.

Answer 3

Ferdinand Magellan was the first man to circumnavigate the world. Though he died in a battle in the Philippines, Magellan proved that the world was round and NOT flat which was the popular belief of the time. He also discovered the Strait of Magellan which is located near the southern tip of South America. This strait allowed traders to easily sail to Asia from Europe.

Answer 4

He changed the Philipines by being the first European to ever reach them.

No, before Magellan came, many of datus married already some European women.

Answer 5

Ferdinand Magellan didn't change the world and Portugal