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What was Ferdinand Magellan known for? A. claiming parts of South America for Portugal and introducing the Portuguese language there B. leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe C. sponsoring the voyages of Christopher Columbus D. being the first European to sail around the tip of Africa and reach Asia

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    Ferdinand Magellan was known for B) leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe. He led an expedition that sought to find sea route to Asia traveling west from Europe. However, he did not make the entire journey because he was killed in the Philippines.
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