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Ferdinand Magellan tried to circle the globe but died along the way. Other explorers established the trade route.

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What was Ferdinand Magellans destination to go to?

Ferdinand Magellan's primary destination was to find a westward route to the Spice Islands (the Moluccas) in present-day Indonesia. He aimed to establish a more direct trade route for valuable spices like cloves and nutmeg, which were highly sought after in Europe. Magellan's expedition ultimately succeeded in circumnavigating the globe, although he did not survive the journey himself.


What was the purpose of the expedition that Ferdinand Magellan went on?

magellan's objective for his expedition is to find the spice islands..


Why did Magellan go west?

Ferdinand Magellan embarked on his westward voyage primarily to find a new route to the Spice Islands (the Moluccas) by sailing around the southern tip of South America. He aimed to establish a more direct trade route for valuable spices, which were in high demand in Europe. Additionally, Magellan sought to demonstrate that the Earth could be circumnavigated by sea, thereby proving that a westward route would be viable. His expedition ultimately led to the first successful circumnavigation of the globe.


Did Ferdinand Magellan conquer land?

yes he conquered many of the important trade routes.


What was magellans goal did he succeed why or why not?

Ferdinand Magellan's primary goal was to find a westward route to the Spice Islands (the Moluccas) in order to establish a direct trade route to the lucrative spice trade. He succeeded in reaching the Philippines and the Spice Islands, but he did not complete the journey himself as he was killed in the Philippines in 1521. Ultimately, his expedition, which continued under the command of Juan Sebastián Elcano, became the first to circumnavigate the globe, achieving the broader goal of demonstrating the possibility of global maritime navigation, even if Magellan did not survive to see it.

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What did Ferdinand Magellan hope to find?

Ferdinand Magellan hoped to find a westward route to the Spice Islands (the Moluccas) in Indonesia, which were highly sought after for their valuable spices. His expedition aimed to establish a new trade route that would allow Spain to compete with Portuguese dominance in the spice trade. Additionally, Magellan was motivated by the desire to claim new territories for Spain and to demonstrate the potential of global circumnavigation.


What were each of the explorers from Europe looking for?

Christopher Columbus was looking for a shorter route to Asia by sailing west. Ferdinand Magellan was seeking a westward route to the Spice Islands. Vasco da Gama was searching for a sea route to India to establish trade.


What was Ferdinand Magellans destination to go to?

Ferdinand Magellan's primary destination was to find a westward route to the Spice Islands (the Moluccas) in present-day Indonesia. He aimed to establish a more direct trade route for valuable spices like cloves and nutmeg, which were highly sought after in Europe. Magellan's expedition ultimately succeeded in circumnavigating the globe, although he did not survive the journey himself.


What was Ferdinand Maggelan's destination?

Ferdinand Magellan's primary destination was to find a westward route to the Spice Islands (the Moluccas) in present-day Indonesia. He aimed to establish a new trade route for Spain, seeking to access valuable spices that were highly sought after in Europe. Magellan's expedition ultimately led to the first circumnavigation of the Earth, although he was killed in the Philippines before completing the journey.


Country Magellan sailed for?

there! Ferdinand Magellan was Portuguese, but sailed for Spain (under Spanish King Charles the First) to find an alternate spice trade route to India (instead of using Portugal's route)


What did Ferdinand Magellan conquer?

Ferdinand Magellan conquered the important trade routes mostly on the right side of South America.


What trade exchange did Ferdinand Magellan do?

He traded spices.


What countries did Ferdinand Magellan conquer?

Ferdinand Magellan conquered the important trade routes mostly on the right side of South America.


What was the purpose of the expedition that Ferdinand Magellan went on?

magellan's objective for his expedition is to find the spice islands..


Why did Magellan go west?

Ferdinand Magellan embarked on his westward voyage primarily to find a new route to the Spice Islands (the Moluccas) by sailing around the southern tip of South America. He aimed to establish a more direct trade route for valuable spices, which were in high demand in Europe. Additionally, Magellan sought to demonstrate that the Earth could be circumnavigated by sea, thereby proving that a westward route would be viable. His expedition ultimately led to the first successful circumnavigation of the globe.


What was Magellans reason for exploration?

Ferdinand Magellan's original reason for exploration was to reach the spice islands.


Did Ferdinand Magellan conquer land?

yes he conquered many of the important trade routes.