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Who was the initial commander of the Magellan expedition?
Who was the initial commander of the Magellan expedition?
Where did the expedition winter in 1520?
Where did the expedition winter in 1520?
Who took command of the expedition after Magellan's death?
Who took command of the expedition after Magellan's death?
What was the initial goal of the Magellan expedition?
What was the initial goal of the Magellan expedition?
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How many crew members completed the entire journey?
How many crew members completed the entire journey?
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A Datu typically holds a higher position in the political and social hierarchy compared to a Rajah.
A Datu typically holds a higher position in the political and social hierarchy compared to a Rajah.
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Datu have authority over larger territories or regions.
Datu have authority over larger territories or regions.
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Rajahs and Datu played no significant roles in the social, political, and economic organization of indigenous societies.
Rajahs and Datu played no significant roles in the social, political, and economic organization of indigenous societies.
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A Datu represents their community in broader councils or assemblies.
A Datu represents their community in broader councils or assemblies.
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The titles of Rajah and Datu were introduced by Spanish colonization.
The titles of Rajah and Datu were introduced by Spanish colonization.
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Study Notes
The Magellan Expedition
- Took place from August/September 1519 to September 1522
- First voyage around the world in human history
- Led by Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan, then Spanish Basque navigator Juan Sebastián Elcano
Initial Goal and Journey
- Explore possibility of a southwestern passage around South America to China and the Spice Islands (now part of Indonesia)
- Sailed from Seville, Spain in 1519
- Crossed the Atlantic Ocean
- Wintered in Patagonia
- Suppressed a mutiny
- Found and transited the Straits of Magellan in 1520
Pacific Ocean and Philippines
- Crossed the Pacific Ocean
- Arrived in the Philippines
- Magellan killed during a raid on the Mactan chief Lapulapu in 1521
Completion of Circumnavigation
- Juan Sebastián Elcano took command of the expedition
- Sailed into the open Indian Ocean
- Avoided landing in South Africa despite resulting starvation
- Bluffed his way into resupply at the Cape Verde Islands
- Completed the first circumnavigation on September 6, 1522
Crew and Outcome
- Initial crew: 270 members
- Only 18 sailors completed the entire journey
Tagalog Customs
- Tagalog people are predominantly located in the central part of Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines.
- Tagalog society values extended families and kinship ties, with respect for elders and authority figures emphasized.
- Family gatherings are important social events in Tagalog culture.
Language and Communication
- The Tagalog language, also known as Filipino, is central to Tagalog customs.
- Politeness and respect in language use are highly valued, with specific terms of address for different relationships and situations.
Religious Beliefs and Practices
- Historically, Tagalogs practiced animism before the arrival of Spanish colonizers, who introduced Christianity.
- Today, Catholicism is the predominant religion among Tagalogs, influencing many aspects of their customs and traditions.
Rajah and Datu
Definitions and Roles
- Rajah: a title of nobility or royalty, denoting a ruler, chief, or king within a kingdom or a larger polity, with supreme authority over a territory or community.
- Datu: a term that refers to a chief, leader, or nobleman in Filipino indigenous societies, denoting a local leader or ruler of a community or barangay.
Hierarchy and Territorial Control
- Rajah holds a higher position in the political and social hierarchy compared to a Datu.
- Rajahs may rule over multiple Datu and their respective communities, forming a tiered system of governance.
- Rajahs have control over larger territories or regions, which may encompass several Datu-led barangays.
- Datu have authority over smaller, more localized areas.
Historical Context
- The titles of Rajah and Datu were prevalent during the pre-colonial period in the Philippines before Spanish colonization introduced new administrative structures and titles.
- Rajahs and Datu played significant roles in the social, political, and economic organization of indigenous societies.
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Test your knowledge about the first voyage around the world led by Ferdinand Magellan and completed by Juan Sebastián Elcano. Explore the goals, route, and achievements of this historic expedition.
