Question

which statements accurately describe Magellan's expedition

Answer 1

These statements describe with accuracy Magellan's expedition:

Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese Explorer credited as being the first European to have circumnavigated the globe, but there's more that meets the eye when it comes to his journey.

Magellan (who lived between 1480 and 1521) undertook from Spain in 1519 in search of fame and fortune with a fleet of five ships, to find out a westward route straight to the Spice Islands (also known as "The Indies").  

During his voyage, Magellan discovered the most important natural passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans (a sea route in southern Chile that separates South America to the north and "Tierra del Fuego" to the south) and became the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean; that route later on in November of 1520 received the name of "the Strait of Magellan".

Magellan did not personally find the Spice (Maluku) Islands, however his ship's company under Juan Sebastian Elcano attained that endeavor in the end.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. The expedition was the first successfully circumnavigate the globe, is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Ferdinand Magellan was Portuguese explorer and the first person to circumnavigate the world and cross the pacific ocean. His voyage proved that he Earth was round. He was born in Portugal and stayed at the court after his parents death. At the court he learned about map making, navigation and astronomy. He joined  the Portuguese navy in 1505 and visited India, East Africa, Spice Islands and Morocco. Later he started working for King of Spain. He was also the first person to sail through he Strait of Magellan and was killed in Philippines in 1521 during a battle with the natives. He was given five ships by the king of Spain to circumnavigate the world but only one ship was able to complete the voyage.