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Ferdinand Magellan Timeline Game

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Explore the fascinating journey of Ferdinand Magellan through this interactive timeline game!

  • Learn about Magellan’s early life and background
  • Follow his historic expedition to find a western route to the Spice Islands
  • Discover the challenges and triumphs faced by Magellan and his crew on their voyage

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • 1480: Ferdinand Magellan is born in Portugal
  • 1505: Magellan joins the Portuguese navy and participates in several military campaigns
  • 1509: Magellan travels to India and the East Indies
  • 1509: Magellan is wounded in the Battle of Cannanore
  • 1510: Magellan is appointed as a captain in the Portuguese navy
  • 1511: Magellan travels to Malaysia and the Spice Islands
  • 1512: Magellan is involved in a conflict with the Portuguese viceroy in the East Indies
  • 1517: Magellan leaves Portugal and offers his services to the Spanish crown
  • 1519: Magellan's expedition sets sail from Spain
  • 1520: Magellan discovers the Strait of Magellan
  • 1522: Magellan's expedition becomes the first to circumnavigate the globe
  • 1521: Magellan is killed in a battle in the Philippines
  • 1522: The surviving members of Magellan's expedition return to Spain
  • 1522: Magellan's voyage proves that the Earth is round and opens up new trade routes
  • 1522: Magellan's expedition greatly expands European knowledge of the world
  • 20th century: Magellan's legacy as a pioneering explorer is recognized by historians

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