Which of the following explorers circumnavigated the globe?Group of answer choicesFerdinand MagellanJohn CabotVasco da GamaChristopher Columbus

To determine which of the listed explorers circumnavigated the globe, let's analyze the contributions of each explorer:

1. Ferdinand Magellan: He is credited with leading the first expedition to sail completely around the world. Although Magellan himself did not complete the journey (he was killed in the Philippines), the fleet he commanded completed the circumnavigation, making him the explorer associated with this achievement.

2. John Cabot: An Italian explorer who sailed under the English flag, John Cabot is known for his voyages to North America but did not circumnavigate the globe.

3. Vasco da Gama: He was known for his voyages to India and for being the first to reach India by sea, but he did not circumnavigate the globe.

4. Christopher Columbus: He completed four voyages across the Atlantic but did not complete a full circumnavigation of the globe.

Based on the analysis above, the correct answer is:

Final Answer

Ferdinand Magellan.