10 Questions
What was the primary occupation of the inhabitants of the island, according to Pigafetta?
Farmers
What was the purpose of the roosters kept by the islanders?
For cockfighting
In what year did the Agustinian Recollect missionaries colonize Palawan?
1622
Who commissioned the Count of Agustinian missionaries to colonize Palawan?
Governor-General Alfonso In Fajardo
Where did the expeditionary group from Cebu arrive with the Agustinian Recollect missionaries?
Cuyo
How many tribute payers were there in Calamianes under the Encomienderos of Panay and Mindoro?
Three thousand
What was the name of the superior of the Agustinian Recollect missionaries who arrived in Cuyo?
Rev. Fr. Juan de Santo Tomas
What was the primary weapon used by the islanders, according to Pigafetta?
Blowguns with iron tips
Where did the Agustinian Recollect missionaries spread Christianity after Cuyo?
Agutaya and Calamianes
What was the symbol of Christianity planted in Cuyo by the Agustinian Recollect missionaries?
The Cross
Learn about the pre-colonial history of Palawan, Philippines, including the influence of Islamized people from Borneo and the Sulu Archipelago. Discover the impact of Muslim dominance on the indigenous people's material culture and social organization.
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