Question

The map shows the routes of Spanish explorers.

A map of the world showing ocean routes with labels A through D. All routes begin at the Iberian Peninsula. Route A travels south through the Atlantic Ocean, around Africa, and then north and east to India. Route B travels west across the Atlantic Ocean to North America. Route C travels southwest to South America, follows the northwest coast and then turns back east to the Atlantic Ocean. Route D travels southwest around Africa to South America, around the southern tip of South America and continues west across the Pacific Ocean, through Southeast Asia, across the Indian Ocean to southern tip of Africa, then around Africa's west coast, returning to their starting point.

Which route was followed by Ferdinand Magellan?

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The route followed by Ferdinand Magellan was Route D.