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ID: #6645
Question
Who was the first sail sound the strait, reached the Philipines and named the Pacific Ocean?
Options
1
William Janszoom
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2
Vasco da Gama
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3
Ferdinand Magelion
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4
Jacques Carter
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Explanation
Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe. He passed through the strait named after him and named the 'Pacific' Ocean because it appeared peaceful.