Which option accurately describes the reason for Ferdinand Magellan’s exploration efforts?
A. to be the first person to conquer the Aztec Empire and establish Spanish colonies
B. to be the first person to reach China via a sea route to trade for silk
C. to be the first person to reach the Spice Islands by sailing west from Europe
D. to be the first person to conquer the Incan Empire and establish Spanish colonies
I think it is C??
Yes, C.
Hey, Trevor!
First of all; the Ferdinand was a portuguese explorer, but he was working with the Spanish.explorer. The Aztecs were conquered by Hernan Cortes after he imprisoned and executed their leader. So we can rule out A and D. His expedition was not to conquer any North or South American empires; that was already done. I think you are correct, because he discovered a route called the Strait of Magellan and became the first European to sail the Pacific. The Spice Islands are now caled the Maluku Islands, and they are off the coast of Indonesia. The Portuguese colonized these in the 1800s
Thank You
Yes, but remember he was killed before he got there.
To determine the accurate reason for Ferdinand Magellan's exploration efforts, let's examine the given options:
A. to be the first person to conquer the Aztec Empire and establish Spanish colonies
B. to be the first person to reach China via a sea route to trade for silk
C. to be the first person to reach the Spice Islands by sailing west from Europe
D. to be the first person to conquer the Incan Empire and establish Spanish colonies
Magellan's primary objective was not conquest, but rather to find a new route to the Spice Islands (also known as the Moluccas) in modern-day Indonesia. These islands were famous for their valuable spices, such as cloves and nutmeg, which were highly sought after in Europe. Therefore, option C - to be the first person to reach the Spice Islands by sailing west from Europe - accurately describes the reason for Magellan's exploration efforts.
Hence, your conclusion that option C is correct is accurate.