Which navigator, sailing for Spain, reached the Philippine archipelago in 1521?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Ferdinand Magellan, killed in the fight at Mactan
- Step 1: The first European expedition to reach the Philippine archipelago was led by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. Answer: Ferdinand Magellan, killed in the fight at Mactan. Why not the others: Vasco da Gama, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Christopher Columbus don't fit.
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