Magellan's Expedition Overview
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What was a main reason for the reduction in the fleet's numbers after Magellan's death?

  • Failure to establish trade routes
  • Increased crew discontent and mutiny
  • Harsh conditions and battles (correct)
  • Food shortages leading to illness
  • What significant event took place in March 1521 during the expedition?

  • Discovery of new trade routes
  • Conversion of local rulers to Christianity (correct)
  • Arrival in the Spice Islands
  • The Battle of Mactan
  • Which ship was ultimately left as the only seaworthy vessel to return to Spain?

  • Concepción
  • Trinidad
  • Santa Maria
  • Victoria (correct)
  • How did the Strait of Magellan impact European exploration?

    <p>It provided a route avoiding the dangerous southern tip of South America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the challenges faced by Magellan's crew during the Pacific crossing?

    <p>Hunger and thirst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the fate of the Trinidad after reaching the Spice Islands?

    <p>It was left behind for repairs and later captured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the first European contact with the Philippines?

    <p>Landing on the island of Homonhon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant achievement did Magellan consider as one of his greatest during the expedition?

    <p>The introduction of Christianity to the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Battle of Mactan?

    <p>Magellan was killed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase best describes the challenges faced by the surviving fleet after trading for spices?

    <p>Enduring further losses due to ship damage and unfitness for sailing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the consequences of the discovery of the Strait of Magellan for Spain?

    <p>Increased colonization efforts in the Pacific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Strait of Magellan significant in the context of the expedition?

    <p>It took over a month to navigate due to difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Magellan's expedition affect colonial expansion in the Philippines?

    <p>It resulted in the spread of Christianity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key purpose of Juan de Plasencia's 'Customs of the Tagalog'?

    <p>To document local customs for administration and conversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which social class in Tagalog society was considered to be the nobility?

    <p>Maharlika</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific disease was the crew of Magellan's expedition particularly vulnerable to during the Pacific crossing?

    <p>Scurvy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of the datu in pre-colonial Tagalog society?

    <p>Leader of the barangay governing the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main reasons for the long delay in finding a passage to the Pacific Ocean?

    <p>Difficult weather and coastal terrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major action did Magellan undertake upon reaching the Philippines?

    <p>He declared the islands for Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element of society did Juan de Plasencia describe in his accounts?

    <p>The belief in nature spirits and the babaylans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic was NOT essential for a successor to the position of datu?

    <p>Diplomatic skills in foreign relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one effect of the Spanish colonial period on local governance as described by Plasencia?

    <p>The retention of the barangay system for local rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common method of conflict resolution in Tagalog society as described in the writings?

    <p>Trials by ordeal and fines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase best describes the social hierarchy in Tagalog society?

    <p>A strict division with clear roles and statuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Magellan's Expedition

    • Magellan's expedition set out to find a westward sea route to the Spice Islands (Maluku) in 1519
    • The expedition consisted of five ships: Trinidad (flagship), San Antonio, Concepción, Santiago, and Victoria, with about 270 men aboard.
    • The expedition departed from Seville, Spain, on September 20, 1519.
    • The expedition sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to South America, making stops in Brazil and exploring the coastline in search of a passage to the Pacific Ocean.
    • Magellan and his team discovered a narrow passage in southern South America called the Strait of Magellan, which took over a month to navigate.
    • They became the first Europeans to enter the Pacific Ocean after exiting the strait.
    • The expedition reached the island of Guam on March 6, 1521, to replenish supplies.
    • On March 16, 1521, they arrived in the Philippines on the island of Homonhon, marking the first European contact with the country.
    • Magellan formed alliances with local rulers, most notably Rajah Humabon of Cebu.
    • Many locals, including Humabon and his wife, were baptized as Christians, which Magellan viewed as a significant achievement.
    • Magellan attempted to assert Spanish authority over Lapu-Lapu, a local chief on the island of Mactan, on April 27, 1521, but was killed in the Battle of Mactan.
    • After Magellan's death, only three ships remained from the original five: the Victoria, Trinidad, and Concepción.
    • The Concepción was burned due to being unfit for sailing.
    • The Trinidad was damaged and left behind for repairs, but it was later captured by the Portuguese.
    • The Victoria was the only seaworthy vessel to make the journey back to Spain.
    • In 1522, the Victoria, under the command of Juan Sebastián Elcano, completed the first circumnavigation of the world, returning to Spain with a crew of 18 survivors out of the original 270.

    Pigafetta's Account

    • Antonio Pigafetta was an Italian scholar and explorer who was one of the few survivors of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition.
    • He provided a detailed first-hand account of the voyage, serving as a primary source for understanding European encounters with the Philippines.
    • The account provides detailed descriptions of the indigenous Filipinos, their culture, customs, and way of life.
    • The insights offer valuable information about pre-colonial Filipino culture, including their systems of governance, religion, social hierarchy, and trade.

    Customs of the Tagalog

    • Juan de Plasencia was a Spanish Franciscan friar who arrived in the Philippines in 1578 as part of the early missionary efforts.
    • He authored "Customs of the Tagalog" in 1589, a detailed ethnographic account of the local Tagalog culture.
    • His work is one of the earliest written documents about pre-colonial Filipino society.
    • "Customs of the Tagalog" documented local customs for colonial administration and religious conversion.
    • It served as a guide for Spanish officials in understanding Tagalog governance, justice, and societal structures.
    • It reflects the Spanish need to control and convert the local population to Christianity.

    Barangay System and Social Structure

    • The barangay was the basic unit of governance in pre-colonial Tagalog society, led by the datu.
    • The datu played a central role in governance, justice, and maintaining the social and economic order within the community.
    • The position of datu was often passed down to the eldest son or another close male relative.
    • The successor was expected to have certain leadership qualities, such as strength, wisdom, and the ability to protect and govern the community.
    • The three classes in Tagalog society were:
      • maharlika (nobles)
      • timawa (freemen)
      • alipin (slaves)

    Tagalog Religion

    • The Tagalog people worshipped nature spirits called anitos.
    • Priestesses called babaylans played important roles in their religious practices.

    Tagalog Justice System

    • Local laws, punishments, and conflict resolution methods included fines and trials by ordeal.

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