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What physical characteristics of the natives were vividly described by Pigafetta?
What physical characteristics of the natives were vividly described by Pigafetta?
What was the significance of planting a cross on the island according to the text?
What was the significance of planting a cross on the island according to the text?
What did Kulambu send to the visitors in anticipation of a ritual celebration?
What did Kulambu send to the visitors in anticipation of a ritual celebration?
What was the purpose of the 'blood compact' performed on instigation of Magellan?
What was the purpose of the 'blood compact' performed on instigation of Magellan?
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What item did the natives believe would cause death if they ceased using it?
What item did the natives believe would cause death if they ceased using it?
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What elements were mentioned to be present on the island where the natives lived?
What elements were mentioned to be present on the island where the natives lived?
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What animals did Pigafetta describe encountering on their way to Cebu?
What animals did Pigafetta describe encountering on their way to Cebu?
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What materials were the houses in Cebu constructed from?
What materials were the houses in Cebu constructed from?
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What was used as a platform for baptism in Cebu?
What was used as a platform for baptism in Cebu?
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What did the captain ask the people of Cebu to do if they wished to become Christians?
What did the captain ask the people of Cebu to do if they wished to become Christians?
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What did the captain say would help them conquer their enemies more easily after becoming Christians?
What did the captain say would help them conquer their enemies more easily after becoming Christians?
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What was the name given by the captain to the king of Mazaua after deciding to become a Christian?
What was the name given by the captain to the king of Mazaua after deciding to become a Christian?
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Study Notes
The First Mass and Encounter with the Natives
- Magellan ordered his interpreter, Enrique, to ask the natives if they could gather and hear mass on the island.
- Pigafetta described the natives as heathens who wore tattoos, gold earrings, and gold teeth, and practiced nudity with minimal clothing.
- The women wore tree cloth from their waist down and had long black hair that reached the ground.
The Cross and Celebration
- A cross was planted in the island as a symbol of protection against calamities, a sign of friendship, and a reminder to thank the Lord.
- The natives, led by Kulambu, prepared a feast (inuman) to celebrate the occasion.
- Magellan instigated the performance of the "casi-casi" blood compact ritual, the first recorded between Filipinos and Spaniards.
Gifts and Exchange
- Gifts were exchanged between the two parties, including items from the island such as gold, dogs, cats, swine, fowls, goats, rice, and spices.
The Island's Resources and People
- The island had an abundance of natural resources, including animals, fruits, and spices.
- The people lived in accordance with justice, had weights and measures, and valued peace, ease, and quiet.
- They used wooden balances with a cord in the middle for trade.
The Native's Dwellings and Way of Life
- The native houses were constructed of wood and bamboo, raised high from the ground on large logs, and accessible by ladders.
- The people traded gold for iron, metals, and other large merchandise, and exchanged rice, swine, goats, and other food for smaller items.
The Baptism of the King
- The king promised to become a Christian on Sunday, and a platform was built for his baptism in the consecrated square.
- The captain and the king sat down in chairs of red and velvet, while the chiefs sat on cushions, and the others on mats.
- The captain told the king that he would have to burn all his idols and set up a cross in their place, and adhere to Christian customs.
The Baptism of the Queen and Others
- After dinner, the priest and some of the others went ashore to baptize the queen, who came with forty women.
- The queen and the others were given Christian names, such as Don Carlo, Don Fernando, Johanni, Fernando, and Christoforo.
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Test your knowledge on Ferdinand Magellan's expedition by answering questions on his interpreter Enrique, Pigafetta's descriptions of the natives, their clothing, tattoos, and cultural practices.
