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What was the primary goal of Magellan's expedition?
What was the primary goal of Magellan's expedition?
Which ship served as Magellan's flagship during the expedition?
Which ship served as Magellan's flagship during the expedition?
What significant geographic feature did Magellan's fleet discover on October 21, 1520?
What significant geographic feature did Magellan's fleet discover on October 21, 1520?
What major challenge did Magellan face with his crew during the expedition?
What major challenge did Magellan face with his crew during the expedition?
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How did Magellan respond to the mutiny at Port St.Julian?
How did Magellan respond to the mutiny at Port St.Julian?
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What issue arose due to Magellan's Portuguese origins among his crew?
What issue arose due to Magellan's Portuguese origins among his crew?
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What happened to the San Antonio during the voyage?
What happened to the San Antonio during the voyage?
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Which king approved Magellan's expedition plans?
Which king approved Magellan's expedition plans?
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What significant event occurred on April 14, 1521 in Cebu?
What significant event occurred on April 14, 1521 in Cebu?
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Which item did Magellan gift to King Raia Colambu?
Which item did Magellan gift to King Raia Colambu?
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What was the purpose of Magellan proposing a 'casi casi' ceremony with Raia Colambu?
What was the purpose of Magellan proposing a 'casi casi' ceremony with Raia Colambu?
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What was the response of the locals upon seeing Magellan's fleet arrive in Cebu?
What was the response of the locals upon seeing Magellan's fleet arrive in Cebu?
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What symbolized the friendship and alliance between Magellan and King Humabon?
What symbolized the friendship and alliance between Magellan and King Humabon?
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How did Magellan's actions impact the cultural exchange in the Philippines?
How did Magellan's actions impact the cultural exchange in the Philippines?
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What event led to Magellan's death on April 27, 1521?
What event led to Magellan's death on April 27, 1521?
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What was one of the local resources mentioned as abundant in the islands?
What was one of the local resources mentioned as abundant in the islands?
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What was the objective of Magellan's voyage?
What was the objective of Magellan's voyage?
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Which ship was considered the flagship of Magellan's fleet?
Which ship was considered the flagship of Magellan's fleet?
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What significant event occurred during the crew's winter at Port St. Julian?
What significant event occurred during the crew's winter at Port St. Julian?
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What major geographical feature did Magellan discover?
What major geographical feature did Magellan discover?
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What hardships did the crew face during the Pacific Ocean crossing?
What hardships did the crew face during the Pacific Ocean crossing?
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Which of the following locations did the fleet reach first after leaving the Atlantic Ocean?
Which of the following locations did the fleet reach first after leaving the Atlantic Ocean?
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What was the fate of the Santiago during the expedition?
What was the fate of the Santiago during the expedition?
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Which indigenous people did the fleet encounter upon arriving in Guam?
Which indigenous people did the fleet encounter upon arriving in Guam?
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What was the primary significance of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?
What was the primary significance of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?
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Which event marked the end of Magellan's leadership during the expedition?
Which event marked the end of Magellan's leadership during the expedition?
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What role did Antonio Pigafetta play during the expedition?
What role did Antonio Pigafetta play during the expedition?
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After Magellan's death, under whose command did the remaining expedition members continue?
After Magellan's death, under whose command did the remaining expedition members continue?
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What was the final destination of Magellan's expedition?
What was the final destination of Magellan's expedition?
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What challenges did the crew face after Magellan's death?
What challenges did the crew face after Magellan's death?
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How many ships returned to Spain from the original expedition?
How many ships returned to Spain from the original expedition?
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What was one of the outcomes of Magellan's alliances with local rulers in the Philippines?
What was one of the outcomes of Magellan's alliances with local rulers in the Philippines?
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What was the primary goal of Magellan's expedition?
What was the primary goal of Magellan's expedition?
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Which ruler led the defense of Manila against the Spanish invasion in 1570?
Which ruler led the defense of Manila against the Spanish invasion in 1570?
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What was the outcome of Legazpi's expedition compared to Magellan's?
What was the outcome of Legazpi's expedition compared to Magellan's?
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Who completed the Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation after Magellan's death?
Who completed the Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation after Magellan's death?
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Which of the following ships was the flagship of Magellan’s fleet?
Which of the following ships was the flagship of Magellan’s fleet?
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What vital supplies were found in the Spice Islands that attracted explorers?
What vital supplies were found in the Spice Islands that attracted explorers?
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What was the significance of Tupas' negotiations with the Spanish?
What was the significance of Tupas' negotiations with the Spanish?
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Which of the following details was NOT associated with Legazpi’s expedition?
Which of the following details was NOT associated with Legazpi’s expedition?
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Study Notes
Ferdinand Magellan and the First Circumnavigation of the Globe
- Main objective: Finding a westward route to the Spice Islands (Moluccas)
- Sponsored by: King Charles I of Spain
- Fleet: Armada de Molucca
- Start Date: September 20, 1519
- Departure Point: Seville, Spain
- Ships: Trinidad (flagship), San Antonio, Concepción, Victoria, Santiago
- Crew: Around 270 men
- Challenges: Mutiny at Port St.Julian, harsh conditions, and Portuguese spies
- Key Discovery: The Strait of Magellan, discovered on October 21, 1520
- First to Cross the Pacific: Magellan's fleet was the first European expedition to cross the Pacific Ocean.
- First European contact with the Philippines: 1521
- Death of Magellan: April 27, 1521, in the Battle of Mactan during a conflict against the chief of Mactan, Lapu-Lapu
- Completion of the Circumnavigation: The Victoria completed the journey in 1522, captained by Juan Sebastián Elcano.
Key Figures
- Ferdinand Magellan (1480–1521): Portuguese explorer leading a Spanish expedition, responsible for the first European expedition to reach the Philippines in 1521.
- Antonio Pigafetta (c. 1491–c. 1531): Italian chronicler and explorer, documented Magellan's expedition.
- Juan Sebastián Elcano (1486–1526): Spanish explorer, completed the circumnavigation after Magellan's death.
Route Highlights
- Canary Islands (1519): Fleet stopped here for supplies before crossing the Atlantic.
- South America (1519): Magellan's fleet reached the coast of South America after a lengthy transatlantic journey.
- Winter in Port St.Julian, Argentina (1520): Crew spent winter here, where Magellan suppressed a mutiny, and the Santiago was wrecked.
- Discovering the Strait of Magellan (1520): Passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, named after Magellan.
- Pacific Ocean Crossing (1520-1521): The fleet endured scurvy and starvation during this long crossing.
- Arrival in Guam (1521): Fleet landed in Guam, encountering the Chamorro people.
Philippines: Encounters and Alliances
- Meeting King Raia Colambu (March 29, 1521): Gift exchange, Magellan proposes a "casi casi" (brotherhood) to strengthen their alliance.
- Arrival in Cebu (April 1521): Fleet arrived with banners and cannons: initial alarm, Magellan's interpreter assured locals of friendliness.
- Diplomatic Relations with Cebu: Magellan aims for trade, not tribute. Blood pact with King Humabon strengthens alliance.
- Religious Conversion and Conflict (April 14, 1521): King Humabon and people baptised as Christians, marking the spread of Christianity in Cebu.
- Conflict with Lapu-Lapu: Lapu-Lapu refused Spanish rule. Magellan engaged in the Battle of Mactan on April 27, 1521, where he was killed.
Spain: Returning From the Circumnavigation
- Cape of Good Hope → Spain (Completion of Circumnavigation ): The Victoria, captained by Juan Sebastián Elcano, returned to Spain from the Cape of Good Hope in 1522.
Key Takeaways:
- Cultural Exchange: Magellan brought Christianity, European goods, and customs, while the crew learned about local resources, trade, and practices.
- Diplomacy: Magellan fostered alliances with local kings through gift exchanges, friendship pacts, and religious ceremonies.
- First Mass in the Philippines: Introduction of Christianity.
- Conflict: Resistance foreshadowed future opposition to Spanish colonization efforts.
Spanish Colonization of the Philippines
- Miguel Lopez de Legazpi (1502-1572): Led the Spanish expedition that successfully established permanent colonization of the Philippines in 1565.
- Major objective: Establishing Spanish rule and control over the islands.
- Key Events: Founding of settlements, defeating local rulers, and setting the stage for over 300 years of Spanish rule.
Comparison of Expeditions
- Magellan's Voyage (Exploration): Focused on exploration and finding a westward route to the Spice Islands. Introduced initial contact with the Philippines, but did not result in immediate colonization.
- Legazpi's Voyage (Colonization): Focused on establishing Spanish colonial rule over the Philippines. Successful in founding settlements, defeating local rulers.
- Both expeditions: Significant in shaping the history of the Philippines. Magellan opened the door for future Spanish ventures, and Legazpi completed the process of colonization.
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Test your knowledge about Ferdinand Magellan and his historic journey to circumnavigate the globe. Discover the challenges faced by his fleet, key discoveries, and significant events including his death in the Philippines. This quiz will cover essential details about the expedition sponsored by King Charles I of Spain.