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Who led the return trip to Spain after Ferdinand Magellan died in the Philippines?
Who led the return trip to Spain after Ferdinand Magellan died in the Philippines?
- Juan Sebastian Elcano (correct)
- Ferdinand Magellan
- King Manuel of Portugal
- King Charles I
What was the primary goal of the Magellan Expedition?
What was the primary goal of the Magellan Expedition?
- Discover a new continent
- Find a western route to Brazil
- Find a western route to the Moluccas (Spice Islands) (correct)
- Establish a Spanish colony in the Philippines
What did the crew of the expedition exchange with the locals in Brazil?
What did the crew of the expedition exchange with the locals in Brazil?
- Religious artifacts
- Trinkets like mirrors and combs (correct)
- Luxury fabrics
- Weapons
How many men and ships initially set out on the Magellan Expedition?
How many men and ships initially set out on the Magellan Expedition?
Which monarch financed the Magellan Expedition after Magellan's proposals were rejected by King Manuel of Portugal?
Which monarch financed the Magellan Expedition after Magellan's proposals were rejected by King Manuel of Portugal?
What was the most common way of collecting taxation in the Spanish colonies, including the Philippines?
What was the most common way of collecting taxation in the Spanish colonies, including the Philippines?
What labor requirement did all men aged 16-60 have to fulfill in Spanish colonies like the Philippines?
What labor requirement did all men aged 16-60 have to fulfill in Spanish colonies like the Philippines?
What did Spanish colonization face a great deal of resistance from in the Philippines?
What did Spanish colonization face a great deal of resistance from in the Philippines?
What was the main focus of pre-Spanish religions in the Philippines?
What was the main focus of pre-Spanish religions in the Philippines?
What was a key aspect of pre-Spanish morality and ethics, as described in the text?
What was a key aspect of pre-Spanish morality and ethics, as described in the text?
What is the term used to describe the process of elements from religious system A merging into religious system B?
What is the term used to describe the process of elements from religious system A merging into religious system B?
In Philippine folk Catholicism, which sects demonstrate a type of syncretism where elements from two or more religions are combined?
In Philippine folk Catholicism, which sects demonstrate a type of syncretism where elements from two or more religions are combined?
According to Loarca's description of the Tagal people's ancient religion, what concept shares a structural resemblance with present-day folk Catholicism?
According to Loarca's description of the Tagal people's ancient religion, what concept shares a structural resemblance with present-day folk Catholicism?
What is the primary way for two or more religions to coexist, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary way for two or more religions to coexist, as mentioned in the text?
What is the term used to describe using the same belief structure within a new framework, leading to religious transformation?
What is the term used to describe using the same belief structure within a new framework, leading to religious transformation?
Why is Magellan often not credited with discovering the Philippines?
Why is Magellan often not credited with discovering the Philippines?
What was the main contribution of early Spanish expeditions to the Philippines?
What was the main contribution of early Spanish expeditions to the Philippines?
How did Legazpi solve the problem of establishing a return route from the Philippines to Spain?
How did Legazpi solve the problem of establishing a return route from the Philippines to Spain?
What role did Martin de Goiti play in the establishment of Manila as the Spanish capital?
What role did Martin de Goiti play in the establishment of Manila as the Spanish capital?
What was significant about Manila before it was declared the capital of the Spanish empire?
What was significant about Manila before it was declared the capital of the Spanish empire?
What led to Magellan losing control of 3 of his five ships during the voyage?
What led to Magellan losing control of 3 of his five ships during the voyage?
What action did the crew take upon meeting the Chamorro people at Guam?
What action did the crew take upon meeting the Chamorro people at Guam?
What historical controversy arose regarding the animated film 'Magellan and Elcano'?
What historical controversy arose regarding the animated film 'Magellan and Elcano'?
Why is it challenging to reconstruct historical events from Magellan's time?
Why is it challenging to reconstruct historical events from Magellan's time?
How is Lapu Lapu depicted in the post-war Filipino monument?
How is Lapu Lapu depicted in the post-war Filipino monument?
Why did missionaries closely monitor converts in the Philippines during colonization?
Why did missionaries closely monitor converts in the Philippines during colonization?
What did the Palawan ethnography reveal about ancient Filipino beliefs?
What did the Palawan ethnography reveal about ancient Filipino beliefs?
What was the significance of the Manila Galleon Trade Route?
What was the significance of the Manila Galleon Trade Route?
Why did Spanish ships bring silver to China during the Manila Galleon Trade?
Why did Spanish ships bring silver to China during the Manila Galleon Trade?
What was a key contribution of Friar Andres de Urdaneta to maritime history?
What was a key contribution of Friar Andres de Urdaneta to maritime history?
What was the annual export quota limit set for the cargo in the Manila Galleon trade?
What was the annual export quota limit set for the cargo in the Manila Galleon trade?
Who was limited to engaging in trade in the Manila Galleon trade?
Who was limited to engaging in trade in the Manila Galleon trade?
What was the maximum tonnage limit for each galleon in the Manila Galleon trade?
What was the maximum tonnage limit for each galleon in the Manila Galleon trade?
Which group of people gained navigational positions on Spanish ships due to their maritime skills developed during the building of galleons?
Which group of people gained navigational positions on Spanish ships due to their maritime skills developed during the building of galleons?
Why were Filipinos valued by European ships according to the text?
Why were Filipinos valued by European ships according to the text?
What was one effect of the Manila Galleon trade on the Spanish colony according to the text?
What was one effect of the Manila Galleon trade on the Spanish colony according to the text?
What did Sebastian de Pineda praise about the sails made in the Philippines?
What did Sebastian de Pineda praise about the sails made in the Philippines?
"There was already an existing tradition of shipbuilding and seamanship in the Philippines". Why did this matter?
"There was already an existing tradition of shipbuilding and seamanship in the Philippines". Why did this matter?
"The canvas from which the sails are made in these islands is excellent". Which province was known for producing this sail canvas according to Sebastian de Pineda?
"The canvas from which the sails are made in these islands is excellent". Which province was known for producing this sail canvas according to Sebastian de Pineda?
"The Philippines’ timber resources are considered superior". What are these resources primarily used for according to the text?
"The Philippines’ timber resources are considered superior". What are these resources primarily used for according to the text?
