Which statement describes how Ferdinand Magellan expanded the empire of Spain?

Question

A. Ferdinand Magellan's exploration across the Atlantic Ocean created a route for Portugal colonization in the Cape of Good Hope.
B. Ferdinand Magellan's exploration across the Atlantic and pacific oceans allowed Spain to claim and colonize the Caribbean islands.
C. Ferdinand Magellan's exploration across the Indian Ocean allowed Spain to access a trade route to India and expand its empire.
D. Ferdinand Magellan's exploration across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans created a route for Spanish colonization in the Philippines.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

D. Ferdinand Magellan's exploration across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans created a route for Spanish colonization in the Philippines.

Magellan's voyage (1519-1522) was the first to successfully circumnavigate the globe, and during this journey, he explored parts of the Pacific and claimed the Philippines for Spain. This opened the door for Spanish colonization and influence in the region.