Which statement describes how Ferdinand Magellan expanded the empire of Spain? (1 point)
1. Ferdinand Magellan's exploration across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans created a route for Spanish colonization in the Philippines.
2. Ferdinand Magellan's exploration across the Indian Ocean allowed Spain to access a trade route to India and expand its empire.
3. Ferdinand Magellan's exploration across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans allowed Spain to claim and colonize the Caribbean islands.
4. Ferdinand Magellan's exploration across the Atlantic Ocean created a route for Portugal colonization in the Cape of Good Hope.
The correct statement is:
1. Ferdinand Magellan's exploration across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans created a route for Spanish colonization in the Philippines.