The Ferdinand Magellan Ultimate Knowledge Challenge

Updated: Mar 17, 2023

Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer.

Brush up on your Ferdinand Magellan skills with this difficult quiz! Featuring 13 questions on a variety of Ferdinand Magellan topics, this is not for the faint of heart. Only the most dedicated fans will be able to answer them all correctly. Discover your unique strengths.

Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer.

Brush up on your Ferdinand Magellan skills with this difficult quiz! Featuring 13 questions on a variety of Ferdinand Magellan topics, this is not for the faint of heart. Only the most dedicated fans will be able to answer them all correctly. Discover your unique strengths.

What is the city or country of Ferdinand Magellan's birth?

Ponte Da Barca
Zumarraga
Mactan
Málaga

Ferdinand Magellan was born in Ponte Da Barca, Portugal.
Ponte da Barca is a municipality in the district of Viana do Castelo in Portugal.

When was Ferdinand Magellan born?

1480
Nov 30, 1400
Jan 1, 1480
Nov 30, 1492

What is Ferdinand Magellan's signature?

On what date did Ferdinand Magellan pass away?

Apr 27, 1521
Jan 1, 1531
May 20, 1506
Jan 1, 1529

On Apr 27, 1521, Ferdinand Magellan passed away at the age of 41.

Ferdinand Magellan is a citizen of Crown Of Castile.
Is this true or false?

False
True

Ferdinand Magellan holds citizenship in the following countries:

Kingdom Of Portugal
Crown Of Castile

What was the place of Ferdinand Magellan's passing?

Tidore Island
Mexico City
Ambon Island
Mactan

Ferdinand Magellan passed away in Mactan (Philippines).
Mactan is a densely populated island located a few kilometers east of Cebu Island in the Philippines.

Which of the following conflicts has Ferdinand Magellan been involved in?

Battle Of White Mountain
Battle Of Chemnitz
Battle Of Bagradas
Battle Of Mactan

Ferdinand Magellan participated in the Battle Of Mactan.
The Battle of Mactan was a fierce clash fought in the archipelago of the Philippines on April 27, 1521.

What is/was Ferdinand Magellan's military rank?

Limited Duty Officer
Vice Admiral
Naval Officer
Captain

The military rank of Ferdinand Magellan is/was Captain
The army rank of captain is a commissioned officer rank historically corresponding to the command of a company of soldiers.

In which events did Ferdinand Magellan participate?

Magellan–Elcano Expedition
Villalobos Expedition
North Sea Fleet (United Kingdom)
Voyage Of The Pera And Arnhem To Australia In 1623

Ferdinand Magellan participated in Magellan–Elcano Expedition.
The Magellan expedition, also known as the Magellan–Elcano expedition, was the first voyage around the world.

Ferdinand Magellan has won the Order Of Christ award.
Is this true or false?

False
True

Ferdinand Magellan received a number of awards, a few of which are listed here:

Commander Of The Order Of Santiago
Military Order Of Saint James Of The Sword
Order Of Christ

What was the manner of Ferdinand Magellan's death?

Impalement
Natural Causes
Homicide
Suicide

Could you select Ferdinand Magellan's most well-known occupations?
(Select 2 answers)

Seafarer
Sailor
Tribal Chief
Politician

What was the reason for Ferdinand Magellan's passing?

De Quervain's Thyroiditis
Scurvy
Killed In Action
Heart Failure

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