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Who was Antonio Pigafetta?
Who was Antonio Pigafetta?
A scholar and explorer from the Republic of Venice.
What was Antonio Pigafetta's role during the expedition?
What was Antonio Pigafetta's role during the expedition?
He served as Magellan's assistant and kept an accurate journal.
Antonio Pigafetta was born in France.
Antonio Pigafetta was born in France.
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The expedition started in _____ with five ships.
The expedition started in _____ with five ships.
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What significant document did Pigafetta write?
What significant document did Pigafetta write?
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What were the primary objectives of Spanish and Portuguese exploration?
What were the primary objectives of Spanish and Portuguese exploration?
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Why were Spain and Portugal among the first to explore?
Why were Spain and Portugal among the first to explore?
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What was Ferdinand Magellan's goal when he left Seville?
What was Ferdinand Magellan's goal when he left Seville?
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When did Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain?
When did Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain?
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Magellan discovered the _____ that now bears his name.
Magellan discovered the _____ that now bears his name.
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What was declared a national shrine in the Philippines?
What was declared a national shrine in the Philippines?
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What commemorative event is celebrated every March 31 in Limasawa?
What commemorative event is celebrated every March 31 in Limasawa?
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Who officiated the first Mass in the Philippines?
Who officiated the first Mass in the Philippines?
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Colambu and Siaiu were the first _____ to attend the Mass.
Colambu and Siaiu were the first _____ to attend the Mass.
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Study Notes
Background of Antonio Pigafetta
- Born in 1491 in Vicenza, Italy, also known as Antonio Lombardo or Francisco Antonio Pigafetta.
- Died in 1534 in Vicenza, Italy; he was a scholar, explorer, seafarer, and geographer.
- Participated in the first circumnavigation of the globe initiated by Ferdinand Magellan under King Charles I of Spain.
- Served as Magellan's assistant and meticulously documented the journey, contributing to the first recorded account of the Cebuano language.
- His chronicles, "First Voyage Around the World," were recognized in 1797 as vital historical documents detailing 16th-century geography and discoveries.
Objectives of European Exploration
- Driven by three core motives: God, Gold, and Glory.
- Focused on economic gains, religious expansion, and political power.
Significance of Spanish and Portuguese Exploration
- Spain and Portugal were uniquely positioned along the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, facilitating maritime exploration.
Ferdinand Magellan's Expedition
- Magellan left Seville on August 10, 1519, seeking a westward route to the Spice Islands (Moluccas).
- The expedition commenced on September 20, 1519, with five ships and a crew of 270, intending to discover a new trade route to spices.
- Notably discovered the Strait of Magellan, becoming the first European to navigate through South America into the Pacific Ocean.
Proclamation of Limasawa as a National Shrine
- Republic Act No. 2733, enacted on June 19, 1960, declared the site in Magallanes, Limasawa Island as a national shrine for the first Mass in the Philippines.
- A multi-million peso shrine was constructed in 1984, later destroyed by a super typhoon, followed by a new shrine inaugurated in 2005.
- The local festival "Sinugdan" commemorates the arrival of Christianity every March 31.
The First Mass in the Philippines
- The First Mass was conducted on March 31, 1521, Easter Sunday, led by Father Pedro Valderrama, marking the introduction of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines.
- Attendees included early natives Colambu and Siaiu, as well as other local inhabitants.
- The Philippines was not named until the 1543 expedition by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos.
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Explore the life and contributions of Antonio Pigafetta, a notable scholar and explorer from the Republic of Venice. This quiz delves into his background, his participation in the first world circumnavigation, and the historical significance of his journeys. Test your knowledge about one of the pioneers of global exploration!
