What was the worst misfortune about crossing the Pacific?
According to Pigafetta the worst misfortune about crossing the pacific is when sailors run out of food. In this effect, they were forced to rotting materials and also the hides that were used in building the ship.
What was Pigafetta’s purpose for writing the document?
Pigafetta tells how, being in Barcelona in 1519, he heard about Magellan’s expedition, and being wishful to learn about the world, he asked for and obtained the permission to join the voyage. →Magellan wanted to prove that the world was round and through his exploration he DID PROVE that the Earth is round.
What was the goal of Magellan’s voyage?
Led by explorer Ferdinand Magellan, the armada’s goal was to reach the Spice Islands of Maluku (in the Indonesian archipelago) and open a new trading route for Spain. A modern replica of the Victoria, one of the ships in Magellan’s fleet. Thus began the first recorded trip around the globe.
Where did Pigafetta wrote the first voyage?
Seville, Spain
Who wrote the first voyage?
Antonio Pigafetta
When did Christopher Columbus first voyage end?
Having convinced the King and Queen of Spain to finance his voyage, Christopher Columbus departed mainland Spain on August 3, 1492. He quickly made port in the Canary Islands for a final restocking and left there on September 6.
What Did Columbus bring back from his first voyage?
On August 3, 1492, Columbus set sail from Spain to find an all-water route to Asia. Columbus brought back small amounts of gold as well as native birds and plants to show the richness of the continent he believed to be Asia.
Why is Columbus a bad guy?
“he had an implacable temperament which could never be satisfied, and an unremitting ambition which could never be assuaged” (Fernandez-Armesto). Basically, Columbus had a bad temper that nobody could calm. This could and probably did result in very poor treatment of the Vikings.
Why should we not celebrate Columbus Day?
Controversy over Columbus Day dates back to the 19th century, when anti-immigrant groups in the United States rejected the holiday because of its association with Catholicism.