Coconut Palm and Native People of Zuluan

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What resembles the taste of the marrowy substance found under the shell?

Almond (correct)

Honeydew

Coconut water

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How is oil produced from the marrowy substance of the cocoanut?

By fermenting the water alone

By allowing the substance to rot and then boiling it (correct)

By boiling fresh coconut water

By squeezing the fresh substance through cloth

What is the process to make vinegar from the cocoanut?

Mixing water with the oil

Boiling the marrowy substance

Allowing the oil to stand for a week

Fermenting the congealed water and placing it in the sun (correct)

What is one of the uses of the marrowy substance in addition to making milk?

Creating bread Signup and view all the answers

How many persons can a family support on two cocoanut trees?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes the palm trees mentioned in the content from date-palms?

They have fewer knots Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the island where the inhabitants mentioned in the content lived?

Zuluan Signup and view all the answers

What did the captain-general show to the natives to honor them?

His merchandise Signup and view all the answers

What type of clothing was the queen wearing during the event?

Black and white attire with a silk scarf Signup and view all the answers

What did the captain sprinkle on the queen and her companions?

Perfumed musk rosewater Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason the people wanted to keep their idols?

For a sick man's health Signup and view all the answers

What did the captain propose to do for the sick man?

Baptize him to restore his health Signup and view all the answers

What miracle occurred after the baptism of the sick man?

He spoke immediately after baptism Signup and view all the answers

After the baptism, what did the captain provide for the sick man?

Resting materials like a mattress and sheets Signup and view all the answers

What did the king promise the captain regarding idol worship?

To burn them and believe in Christ Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the sick man before the baptism?

He was unable to speak or move Signup and view all the answers

What was the captain's main message to the king about his conversion to Christianity?

He could conquer his enemies more easily. Signup and view all the answers

What condition did the captain impose on the chiefs regarding their obedience to the king?

They would be killed if they did not obey the king. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the king request some men to stay with him?

To instruct him and his people in the Christian faith. Signup and view all the answers

What did the captain tell the people to do with their idols?

Burn them and replace them with a cross. Signup and view all the answers

What ritual did the captain teach the people to perform daily?

They should make the sign of the cross. Signup and view all the answers

What was the captain’s reason for taking children of the chiefs with him?

To learn the Spanish language. Signup and view all the answers

What symbolic act did the captain perform with the king?

He baptized him. Signup and view all the answers

What names did the captain decide to give the king and his people upon conversion?

Names after various Spanish nobles. Signup and view all the answers

How many individuals were baptized during the event described?

800 Signup and view all the answers

What name was given to the queen after her baptism?

Johanna Signup and view all the answers

Which king's name is mentioned in the text as having a close relationship with the captain?

King Raia Humabon Signup and view all the answers

What did the queen request to keep instead of her idols?

The little child Jesus Signup and view all the answers

What was used to commemorate the island where a hamlet was burned for refusing to obey?

A cross Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about the clothing of the queen described in the text?

It was covered with white and black cloth. Signup and view all the answers

What action was taken against the hamlet on the neighboring island?

It was burned. Signup and view all the answers

What did the captain do daily during the days following the events?

He went ashore to hear mass. Signup and view all the answers

What weapon caused the captain to fall face downward?

A large cutlass Signup and view all the answers

How did the crew respond after the captain was killed?

They retreated to the boats Signup and view all the answers

What did the natives do to the captain after he was wounded?

They rushed upon him with weapons Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the captain's character is highlighted in relation to his navigation skills?

He was more constant in adversity Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the captain when he attempted to draw his sword?

His arm was wounded Signup and view all the answers

How long did the crew continue to fight despite the attacks from the natives?

For more than one hour Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the men after the captain ordered them to retire slowly?

They hurried back to the boats Signup and view all the answers

What did the Christian king do upon learning of the captain's death?

He wept Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Coconut Palm

The coconut palm is a valuable resource for the native people.
The white marrowy substance inside the coconut is edible, with a taste similar to almonds.
It can be dried and made into bread.
The clear water within the marrowy substance is refreshing and can be used to make oil, vinegar, and milk.

The Native People

The native people lived on the island of Zuluan.
They were friendly and conversable.
Two coconut palms could support a family of six people.
They used the trees for wine production, rotating between two trees for sustained yield.
The trees have a lifespan of about 100 years.

The Spanish Encounter

The Spanish captain-general visited Zuluan and interacted with the native people.
He showed them his merchandise, including spices and gold, which impressed them.
The captain-general baptized the king, the queen, and around 800 other people.
He named the king Don Carlo, the queen Johanna, and others according to Spanish royalty.
The captain-general aimed to convert the natives to Christianity.
The captain-general was killed by the natives during an attack, possibly because they did not accept his religion.

The King and Queen

The king's name was Raia Humabon.
The queen's name was Juana.
The king's brother was a brave and wise man who fell ill.
The queen was young and beautiful. She adorned herself with a white and black cloth and a palm leaf hat.
The queen was fascinated by the image of the child Jesus and asked for it as a replacement for her idols.

The Captain-General

The captain-general was known for his courage and determination.
He was a skilled navigator and sea chart expert.
He was killed in action while defending his crew from the natives.
His death deeply saddened the Christian king who had become his friend.

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Explore the significance of the coconut palm to the native people of Zuluan, including its uses and importance for sustenance. Learn about their interactions with the Spanish captain-general and how trade influenced their culture. This quiz covers the resources and social dynamics of this unique island community.