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What year was Ferdinand Magellan born?
At what age did Magellan become a page for Queen Leonor?
Which ocean did Magellan name due to its calmness?
What was the name of the only ship that completed the circumnavigation of the globe?
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Who was responsible for completing the first circumnavigation after Magellan's death?
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In which battle was Magellan killed?
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How many crew members returned to Spain after the expedition?
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Who wrote Magellan's voyage around the world?
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What significant event does Pigafetta provide an account of?
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What inaccuracies did Pigafetta and Enrique de Malacca experience?
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Which island did the expedition land on March 6, 1521?
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Which aspect did Pigafetta highlight about the people he encountered?
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What did the leader of the ballanghai offer to Magellan?
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How did Magellan respond to the king's offer?
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What was the name of the island where Pigafetta found signs of gold?
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What was the meaning of the term 'Ladrones Islands' used by Magellan’s expedition?
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What was the original language of Pigafetta's manuscript that has not survived?
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Which of the following ship names was NOT part of the Magellan expedition according to Pigafetta's account?
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What significant contribution did Pigafetta's travelogue provide about the Philippines?
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Who assisted Pigafetta in gathering information during the expedition?
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Which of the following was not included in Pigafetta's travelogue?
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When was an English version of Pigafetta's manuscript first published?
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Where is one of the copies of Pigafetta's manuscript kept?
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What challenge did the crew of Magellan's expedition face as documented by Pigafetta?
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Study Notes
Ferdinand Magellan's Early Life and Expedition
- Born in 1480 in Portugal, Ferdinand Magellan became a page for Queen Leonor at the age of 10.
- Named the Pacific Ocean due to its calmness, contrasting with other turbulent waters encountered.
- The only ship to successfully complete the circumnavigation of the globe was the Victoria.
- After Magellan's death, Juan Sebastián Elcano completed the first circumnavigation, returning to Spain on September 6, 1522, with only 18 surviving crew members.
- Magellan was killed during the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines.
Magellan's Education and Skills
- Magellan learned cartography, astronomy, and celestial navigation, which were critical to his success as an explorer.
- His voyage included five ships: Trinidad, San Antonio, Concepción, Santiago, and Victoria.
Antonio Pigafetta: Chronicler of the Expedition
- Antonio Pigafetta documented the expedition's journey from Seville in 1519 to Spain in 1522.
- Although Pigafetta sought financial support for publication, his account remained unpublished during his lifetime; only condensed versions appeared later.
- He provided a comprehensive travelogue, including maps, native glossaries, and descriptions of flora and fauna of visited areas.
- Pigafetta's writings offer insights into the social, political, and economic conditions in the Philippines during the 16th century.
Encounters in the Philippines
- Upon landing on Homonhon, the expedition found initial signs of gold, described as "Watering Place of Good Signs."
- They encountered people described as "very familiar and friendly," who showed them various islands and their names.
- The fleet also reached Mazava (Mazaua), where they established trade relations with local leaders, exchanging gifts and provisions.
Cultural Documentation by Pigafetta
- Pigafetta recorded the socio-economic activities of local communities and their goods offered for trade.
- Details included cultural practices and religious beliefs, informed by interactions with Magellan's slave and interpreter, Enrique de Malacca.
- The accuracy of place names was sometimes compromised due to Pigafetta and Enrique's non-native status, leading to linguistic discrepancies.
Legacy of Magellan's Voyage
- Magellan's expedition provided not only a route for global navigation but also laid the groundwork for future explorations and interactions between different cultures.
- Pigafetta's account remains a significant historical source reflecting the experiences and challenges faced during the expedition while enriching our understanding of the Philippines' historical context.
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Test your knowledge about Ferdinand Magellan's life and his monumental voyage. This quiz covers key facts including his birth year, significant events during his youth, and details about the first circumnavigation of the globe. See how well you know this pivotal figure in exploration history!
