First Mass Controversy in the Philippines

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What are the two competing schools of thought regarding the location of the first mass in the Philippines?

Mazaua Butuan and Limasawa Island (correct)

Palawan and Ilocos Norte

Limasawa Island and Cebu City

Manila and Davao City

What do the two schools of thought debate about regarding the first mass?

Social and environmental matters

Religious and economic matters

Geographical and historical matters (correct)

Political and cultural matters

What was the verdict declared by the National Historical Institute (NHI) regarding the location of the first mass?

Cebu City

Limasawa (correct)

Mazaua Butuan

Manila

What is the significance of the first Eucharistic celebration issue for Filipinos?

It symbolizes the birthplace of Christianity in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What has the pro-Masao group done despite the verdict of the National Historical Institute?

They continued to challenge each other's evidences Signup and view all the answers

What does the first Eucharistic celebration issue challenge about Spanish narratives?

The accuracy of their maps of Philippine spaces and places Signup and view all the answers

Where was the controversy regarding the site of the first Mass ever celebrated on Philippine soil?

Mazaua Signup and view all the answers

According to Pigafetta, who were the native chieftains in attendance at the first Mass celebrated on Easter Sunday, 31st of March 1521?

Rajah of Mazaua and the Rajah of Butuan Signup and view all the answers

What did the party do after the first Mass on Mazaua?

Planted a wooden cross on a little hill Signup and view all the answers

What tradition does the Butuan claim rest upon?

17th, 18th, and 19th century tradition Signup and view all the answers

Where was a monument erected embodying the Butuan tradition?

Near the mouth of the Agusan River Signup and view all the answers

What does Pigafetta call the place where the first Mass was held?

Mazaua Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject of controversy in the reading?

The identity of 'Mazaua' Signup and view all the answers

What does Pigafetta state about the date of the first Mass?

'Easter Sunday, 31st March 1521' Signup and view all the answers

According to Pigafetta, where did the party plant a wooden cross after the first Mass?

'Upon a little hill' Signup and view all the answers

First Mass Controversy in the Philippines

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