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Why did Magellan give an area of Argentina the name Patagonia?

a. The Indians spoke with patting motions.
b. The Indians were wearing huge fur shoes.
c. The Indians were patting the sailors.
d. The Indians were called Patagonians.

D.

Explanation:

He called the people Patagons to describe the natives he thought were giants. That's where Patagonia comes from.

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The answer would most likely be "b. The Indians were wearing huge fur shoes."

Explanation:

The natives of Patagonia were rumored to be extremely tall. Ferdinand Magellan called them the "Patagão." Patagonia has been interpreted in English as "Land of the Big Feet." The interpretation is still argued, however this is what we have as of now.

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