Which option accurately describes Ferdinand Magellan and his motivation for exploring the world?
A.)He was a Portuguese explorer who sailed for Spain; he set out to find a better route to the Spice Islands.
B.)He was an Italian explorer who sailed for King Ferdinand; he set out to find a faster route to India.
C.)He was a Florentine explorer who sailed for Spain; he set out to prove the New World was separate from Asia.
D.)He was an English explorer who sailed for Queen Elizabeth; he set out to find the fabled city of gold El Dorado.
I THINK THE ANSWER IS A
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A is the best answer, but it hardly tells his motivation: he was seeking fame, as well as fortune.
Its A, Or the one that says he Circumnavigated the world.
He was a Portuguese explorer who sailed for Spain; he ended up sailing around the world.
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