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Which of the following did Ferdinand Magellan accomplish in his explorations?

A.
He was the first explorer to discover a sea route around South America.
B.
He was the first explorer to establish trade with North America.
C.
He was the first explorer to establish a colony in the New World.
D.
He was the first explorer to discover the Caribbean Islands.

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A. He was the first explorer to discover a sea route around South America.

Ferdinand Magellan is known for leading the first expedition to successfully circumnavigate the globe, and during his journey, he discovered the Strait of Magellan, which provided a sea route around the southern tip of South America.