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Who was the first European explorer to reach the Philippines?
Who was the first European explorer to reach the Philippines?
- Ferdinand Magellan (correct)
- Christopher Columbus
- Francisco Pizarro
- Vasco da Gama
Which Filipino leader did Ferdinand Magellan establish friendly contact with?
Which Filipino leader did Ferdinand Magellan establish friendly contact with?
- Rajah Humabon (correct)
- Lapu-lapu
- Ruy López de Villalobos
- King Philip II
What did Ferdinand Magellan call the islands when he arrived in the Philippines?
What did Ferdinand Magellan call the islands when he arrived in the Philippines?
- Islas Filipinas
- Islas de San Lázaro (correct)
- Islas de Samar
- Islas de Cebu
How did Ferdinand Magellan die?
How did Ferdinand Magellan die?
What were the Philippines named after?
What were the Philippines named after?
Who was the first Spanish governor of the Philippines?
Who was the first Spanish governor of the Philippines?
When did Miguel López de Legazpi establish Intramuros Manila?
When did Miguel López de Legazpi establish Intramuros Manila?
What was the main goal of Miguel López de Legazpi in the Philippines?
What was the main goal of Miguel López de Legazpi in the Philippines?
What did Miguel López de Legazpi consider to be the only profitable resource in the Philippines at the time?
What did Miguel López de Legazpi consider to be the only profitable resource in the Philippines at the time?
What does the word 'Intramuros' mean in Latin?
What does the word 'Intramuros' mean in Latin?
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Study Notes
Early Exploration of the Philippines
- Ferdinand Magellan was the first European explorer to reach the Philippines.
- He established friendly contact with Rajah Humabon, a Filipino leader.
- Magellan called the islands "Archipelago of San Lazaro" when he arrived in the Philippines.
Death of Ferdinand Magellan
- Ferdinand Magellan died in the Battle of Mactan on April 27, 1521.
Naming of the Philippines
- The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain.
Spanish Colonization of the Philippines
- Miguel López de Legazpi was the first Spanish governor of the Philippines.
- He established Intramuros, Manila in 1571.
- Legazpi's main goal in the Philippines was to establish a Spanish settlement and spread Christianity.
- He considered gold to be the only profitable resource in the Philippines at the time.
- "Intramuros" means "within the walls" in Latin, referring to the walled city of Manila.
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