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Do not write anything on this paper. The document appears to be a reading comprehension test about Ferdinand Magellan's historic circumnavigation of the globe in the 16th century. It contains 15 multiple choice questions about details and key events from Magellan's voyage, including navigating the Strait of Magellan, crossing the International Date Line, conflicts in the Philippines, and only one ship returning to Spain, proving the world is round.

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Weekly Reading Test 2

Do not write anything on this paper. The document appears to be a reading comprehension test about Ferdinand Magellan's historic circumnavigation of the globe in the 16th century. It contains 15 multiple choice questions about details and key events from Magellan's voyage, including navigating the Strait of Magellan, crossing the International Date Line, conflicts in the Philippines, and only one ship returning to Spain, proving the world is round.

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NAME: GRADE & SECTION: B. South America D. Southeast Asia


WEEKLY READING TEST 2
Read and understand the passage. Answer the questions 5. _____ is known today as Strait of Magellan.
by writing the letter of the correct answer. A. Strait of All Saints
B. Strait of San Francisco
In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial C. Strait of 5 Ships
exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to D. Strait of Portugal
sail around the world. As a young Portuguese noble, he
served the king of Portugal, but he became involved in a 6. During the longs days at sea, Magellan’s men died of
political intrigue at court and lost the king’s favor. After he ______.
was dismissed from service by the king of Portugal, he A. Cold and hunger C. Epidemic
offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain. B. Hunger and disease D. Fright

A papal decree of 1493 had assigned all land in the New 7. In the spring of 1521, the ships crossed the meridian
World west of 50 degrees W longitude to Spain and all the now called the International Date Line. The word meridian
land East of that line to Portugal. Magellan offered to means ______.
prove that the East Indies fell under Spanish authority. On
September 20, 1519, Magellan set sail from Spain with five A. imaginary circle passing through the poles
ships. More than a year later, one of these ships was B. imaginary line parallel to the equator
exploring the topography of South America in search of a C. area
water route across the continent. This ship sank, but the D. land mass
remaining four ships searched along the southern
peninsula of South America. Finally, they found the 8. How many among the ships of Magellan sank?
passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude. Magellan A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
named this passage the Strait of All Saints, but today it is
known as the Strait of Magellan. 9. How long have they been travelling by sea when they
crossed the International Date Line?
One ship deserted while in this passage and returned to A. 90 days C. 98 days
Spain, so fewer sailors were privileged to gaze at that first B. 94 days D. 102 days
panorama of the Pacific Ocean. Those who remained
crossed the meridian now known as the International Date 10. In the Philippines, Magellan became involved in an
Line in the early spring of 1521 after 98 days on the Pacific insular conflict. The word insular refers to _____.
Ocean. During those long days at sea, many of Magellan’s A. Money C. Man
men died of starvation and disease. B. Power D. Island

Later, Magellan became involved in an insular conflict in 11. Ferdinand Magellan was killed in a tribal battle.
the Philippines and was killed in a tribal battle. Only one A. Yes B. No C. Maybe D. Does not Tell
ship and 17 sailors under the command of the Basque
navigator Elcano survived to complete the westward 12. How many ships and sailors completed their westward
journey to Spain and thus prove once and for all that the journey back to Spain?
world is round, with no precipice at the edge. A. 2 ships and 15 sailors
B. 1 ship and 27 sailors
1. The 16th century was an age of great ______ C. 1 ship and 17 sailors
exploration. D. 2 ships and 31 sailors
A. land C. common man
B. marine and terrestrial D. civil 13. Journey is the synonym of _____.
A. Worship C. Sleep
2. Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he B. Travel D. Song
became involved in a political ________.
A. entanglement C. negotiation 14. What did the navigation of Magellan proved?
B. discussion D. intrigue A. Many tribes are found across the world.
B. The ships of Magellan are durable.
3. The Pope divided New World lands between Spain and C. Spaniards are great navigators.
Portugal according to their location. D. The world is round.
A. True c. Maybe
B. False d. Does not tell 15. What can be the best title for this passage?
A. Magellan’s Expedition
4. One of Magellan’s ships explored the ______ for a B. Ships and Sailors
passage across the continent. C. Survival at Sea
A. South Africa C. South Pacific D. The World’s Edge

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