Who completed the first circumnavigation of the globe, from 1519 to 1522?

Who completed the first circumnavigation of the globe, from 1519 to 1522?

• A. Drake
• B. Magellan
• C. Columbus
• D. Vespucci

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is recognizing who organized and led the voyage that completed the first circumnavigation. This voyage began in 1519 when a Spanish fleet under Ferdinand Magellan set sail to reach the Spice Islands by sailing west around the world. Although Magellan himself did not survive the journey and was killed in the Philippines, the expedition continued under other commanders and finished the circumnavigation in 1522. Because Magellan conceived and initiated this historic voyage and the voyage is most commonly associated with his leadership, he is the best answer among the options given. The other explorers did not achieve the first global circumnavigation: Drake completed a later circumnavigation, Columbus did not circumnavigate the globe, and Vespucci did not lead a successful circumnavigation.

The idea being tested is recognizing who organized and led the voyage that completed the first circumnavigation. This voyage began in 1519 when a Spanish fleet under Ferdinand Magellan set sail to reach the Spice Islands by sailing west around the world. Although Magellan himself did not survive the journey and was killed in the Philippines, the expedition continued under other commanders and finished the circumnavigation in 1522. Because Magellan conceived and initiated this historic voyage and the voyage is most commonly associated with his leadership, he is the best answer among the options given. The other explorers did not achieve the first global circumnavigation: Drake completed a later circumnavigation, Columbus did not circumnavigate the globe, and Vespucci did not lead a successful circumnavigation.