The Age of Exploration · 15th to 17th Century

Magellan and the First Circumnavigation

The story of the first voyage to sail around the entire world.

Key Questions

  1. 1What were the greatest challenges faced by the crew of the Victoria?
  2. 2How did circumnavigating the globe change the way people viewed the world?
  3. 3What evidence do we have of the hardships endured during this voyage?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Eras of change and conflictNCCA: Primary - Story
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Echoes of the Past: Exploring Irish and World History
Unit: The Age of Exploration
Period: 15th to 17th Century

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