Question

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

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Ferdinand Magellan’s exploration across the Atlantic Ocean created a route for Portugal colonization in the Cape of Good Hope.
Ferdinand Magellan’s exploration across the Atlantic Ocean created a route for Portugal colonization in the Cape of Good Hope.

Ferdinand Magellan’s exploration across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans allowed Spain to claim and colonize the Caribbean islands.
Ferdinand Magellan’s exploration across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans allowed Spain to claim and colonize the Caribbean islands.

Ferdinand Magellan’s exploration across the Indian Ocean allowed Spain to access a trade route to India and expand its empire.
Ferdinand Magellan’s exploration across the Indian Ocean allowed Spain to access a trade route to India and expand its empire.

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

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The statement that accurately describes how Ferdinand Magellan expanded the empire of Spain is:

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

Magellan's expedition was the first to circumnavigate the globe and he was instrumental in establishing Spain's presence in the Philippines, which became a significant colony for Spain.