Butuan vs. Limasawa: First Mass Controversy

<p>Seven days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because they sighted the islands on a Sunday in the Lenten season when the Gospel reading was about the raising of Lazarus. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The expedition sailed directly to Cebu from Gatighan without stopping elsewhere. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because they discovered springs of fresh water and indications of gold on the island. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He believed them to be separate islands, but they were actually part of Leyte. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eight days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mazaua is south of Gatighan, and Gatighan is northeast of Cebu. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He fell into the water and was rescued. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To allow the king of Mazaua’s boat to catch up with the faster Spanish ships. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>West southwest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cenalo (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rice and other supplies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Homonhon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They navigated northwest through the Canigao channel, then north along Leyte's east coast, west to the Camotes Group, and southwest to Cebu. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing the relative positions and sizes of the islands he encountered. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Off the southwestern tip of Leyte (Ceilon), east of Bohol. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reflects Pigafetta's initial sailing direction from Samar. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It describes the island as a place with good landmarks or references. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Showing a deep indentation on the northern shore, recognizably Panguil Bay. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Camotes Islands. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It corresponds roughly to the location of Limasawa Island. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Butuan, Calagan, and Benasan. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A more careful examination of primary sources like Pigafetta's account and Albo's log. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The shift began with the work of Father Pablo Pastells, who predates much of Blair and Robertson's influence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He facilitated a more attentive study of primary sources through his scholarly work and publications. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provided him with a wealth of resources to analyze and reinterpret historical events. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mindanao, particularly its Pacific coast and northern coast. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It placed him in a leadership position with influence over education and scholarly activities of the Jesuit order. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By collecting documents and publishing extensively on Philippine history. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His three-volume edition of Colin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is positioned at a latitude of approximately 9 and two-thirds degrees North. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It offers a contemporary perspective as Pigafetta was a direct participant and eyewitness to the events. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Albo does not mention the first Mass but notes the planting of a cross, whereas Pigafetta documents both. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Following the day-by-day events and geographical details recorded by Pigafetta. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A high land named Zamal, about 300 leagues westward. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By comparing the latitude of Limasawa with Pigafetta's record and noting the visibility of islands. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Replenishing their supply of water and wood. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>From March 16 to April 7, 1521. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identified as the island of Homonhon where Magellan's expedition took supplies.

Coasted by Magellan's expedition; identified as Leyte in the Philippines.

Small island identified with Limasawa, at 9 and two-thirds degrees North latitude.

An event described by Pigafetta, marking the first mass held in the Philippine islands.

Detailed eyewitness narrative of the Magellan expedition entitled 'First Voyage Around the World.'

The path taken by Magellan's expedition from the Pacific Ocean to Cebu.

Analyzing what is missing from Pigafetta's account to draw conclusions about the voyage.

Island where the first mass was held, located near the southern tip of Leyte.

The change in historical belief from Butuan to Limasawa.

The longstanding belief that Butuan was the first landing site in the Philippines.

American historians who published documents that influenced Philippine history views.

Spanish Jesuit scholar pivotal in shifting opinion towards Limasawa.

Religious mission that Father Pastells led in the Philippines.

Another primary source that contributed to the shift towards Limasawa.

The historical repository from which Pastells gathered documents.

An uninhabited island where Magellan's crew set up tents for the sick.

The name given by Magellan to the archipelago on 17 March due to its significance during Lent.

New name given to Homonhon Island due to its water springs and indications of gold.

The date when Magellan named the archipelago and began their stay on Homonhon.

Items promised by local natives after exchanging gifts with Magellan.

The date when the expedition left Homonhon, coinciding with the Feast of the Annunciation.

A crew member who documented the expedition and survived an accident on 25 March.

A misspelled name in manuscripts thought to refer to the island of Leyte.

An island east of Leyte's southern tip mentioned by Pigafetta.

Two names Pigafetta believed to be separate islands but are parts of Leyte.

An island off the southwestern tip of Leyte, identified as Canigao on modern maps.

An uncertain identity island that lies between Mazaua and Cebu.

Group of three islands including Poro, Pasihan, and Ponson.

The harbor entered by Magellan's expedition on 7 April.

The path taken from Mazaua to Cebu as described by Pigafetta.

Diagrams by Pigafetta depicting various islands mentioned in his narrative.

A small island noted in Pigafetta's map near southern Leyte.

Also referred to as Samar, shown on Pigafetta's map as 'Zzamal'.

An island located near Mazaua to the west.

A large island shown in Pigafetta's map as 'Maguindanao'.

A location marked on Pigafetta's map near Panguil Bay.

A deep indentation on the northern shore of Mindanao.

The larger island known as Ceilon in Pigafetta's map.

The Legazpi expedition sailed into Philippine waters in 1565, 44 years after Magellan.

Mazaua was identified as an island near Leyte, not Butuan in Mindanao.

Panaon is a separate island near Leyte, mentioned during the Legazpi Expedition.

Butuan is located on the island of Mindanao, distinct from Mazaua.

Magellan's expedition did not go to Butuan or anywhere on Mindanao.

The Dumagsa is the strong east wind prevalent in March and April in the region.

Geography influenced Magellan's choice to stop at Mazaua over larger islands.

Legazpi's ships found Mazaua's inhabitants hostile due to past Portuguese actions.