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Who celebrated the First Mass in the Philippines?
Who celebrated the First Mass in the Philippines?
- Pedro de Valderrama (correct)
- Ferdinand Magellan
- Gines de Mafra
- Antonio Pigafetta
What significant event occurred on March 31, 1521?
What significant event occurred on March 31, 1521?
- The departure from Mazaua
- The First Mass was celebrated (correct)
- The arrival of Ferdinand Magellan
- The mapping of Dimasawa
What was the location noted by Pigafetta where the First Mass was celebrated?
What was the location noted by Pigafetta where the First Mass was celebrated?
- Dimasaua
- Gatighan
- Buthuan
- Mazaua (correct)
Which Italian scholar misattributed Gatighan with Mazaua?
Which Italian scholar misattributed Gatighan with Mazaua?
Who was responsible for several translation blunders regarding Mazaua?
Who was responsible for several translation blunders regarding Mazaua?
Which of the following priests contributed to naming Dimasaua?
Which of the following priests contributed to naming Dimasaua?
What was Gines de Mafra known for among the Armada?
What was Gines de Mafra known for among the Armada?
Which year did Fr. Odorico reach Bolinao, Pangasinan after a storm?
Which year did Fr. Odorico reach Bolinao, Pangasinan after a storm?
Who was the leader of the Katipunan?
Who was the leader of the Katipunan?
Which location was associated with both versions of the Katipunan's Cry?
Which location was associated with both versions of the Katipunan's Cry?
What is the primary goal of the Katipunan?
What is the primary goal of the Katipunan?
Who was the old woman deported to Guam for her support of the Katipunan?
Who was the old woman deported to Guam for her support of the Katipunan?
Which of the following individuals was related to Andres Bonifacio and also an important figure in the Katipunan?
Which of the following individuals was related to Andres Bonifacio and also an important figure in the Katipunan?
Who provided an incident report that contributed to the understanding of the Grito de Balintawak?
Who provided an incident report that contributed to the understanding of the Grito de Balintawak?
What was the occupation of Andres Bonifacio before leading the Katipunan?
What was the occupation of Andres Bonifacio before leading the Katipunan?
What is the correct date stated in Version 1 for the Katipunan's Cry?
What is the correct date stated in Version 1 for the Katipunan's Cry?
Which meeting place was mentioned by Alvarez regarding the Katipunan's activities?
Which meeting place was mentioned by Alvarez regarding the Katipunan's activities?
Which member of the Katipunan is noted for his hobbies, particularly hat weaving?
Which member of the Katipunan is noted for his hobbies, particularly hat weaving?
What role did Isabelo delos Reyes have in relation to the Katipunan's Cry?
What role did Isabelo delos Reyes have in relation to the Katipunan's Cry?
What disease did Emilio Jacinto succumb to?
What disease did Emilio Jacinto succumb to?
Which statement about Ramon Blanco is true?
Which statement about Ramon Blanco is true?
Who was the youngest of the three martyrs of GomBurZa?
Who was the youngest of the three martyrs of GomBurZa?
What was the significance of the date December 30, 1896?
What was the significance of the date December 30, 1896?
Which location was associated with the mistaken fireworks display that signaled an uprising?
Which location was associated with the mistaken fireworks display that signaled an uprising?
Which figure was believed to have gone mad with grief over their execution?
Which figure was believed to have gone mad with grief over their execution?
Who found Rizal's original letter containing his retraction statement?
Who found Rizal's original letter containing his retraction statement?
What event does the term 'Katipunan's Cry' refer to?
What event does the term 'Katipunan's Cry' refer to?
Which of the following individuals was noted for urging Rizal to retract his statements for his safety?
Which of the following individuals was noted for urging Rizal to retract his statements for his safety?
Which date is associated with the Cry according to Valenzuela's second account?
Which date is associated with the Cry according to Valenzuela's second account?
What date marks the beginning of the Cavite Mutiny?
What date marks the beginning of the Cavite Mutiny?
Which governor-general was in office when the Cavite Mutiny occurred?
Which governor-general was in office when the Cavite Mutiny occurred?
Who executed the death sentences of the mutineers?
Who executed the death sentences of the mutineers?
What was the focus of Trinidad H.Pardo de Tavera's account of the Cavite Mutiny?
What was the focus of Trinidad H.Pardo de Tavera's account of the Cavite Mutiny?
What were the GomBurZa executed for?
What were the GomBurZa executed for?
What perspective did Jose Montero y Vidal provide in his account of the Cavite Mutiny?
What perspective did Jose Montero y Vidal provide in his account of the Cavite Mutiny?
How did Carlos Maria de la Torre y Navacerrada's policies make him regarded by Filipinos?
How did Carlos Maria de la Torre y Navacerrada's policies make him regarded by Filipinos?
Which of the following cities contested Limasawa's claim as the site of the First Mass?
Which of the following cities contested Limasawa's claim as the site of the First Mass?
Study Notes
The Site of the First Mass
- March 31, 1521, Easter Sunday, marks the date of the First Mass in the Philippines.
- Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who aimed to circumnavigate the globe sponsored by Spain.
- Pedro de Valderrama celebrated the First Mass on Philippine soil.
- Antonio Pigafetta documented the journey; his accounts are critical for understanding early contact.
- "Mazaua" is noted by Pigafetta as the landing site for the Mass, with coordinates varying among sources.
- Limasawa, recognized as the First Mass site, lies at 9° 56' North and became accepted despite earlier misattributions.
- Historical claims involving various Filipino and foreign scholars, including Francisco Colin and Carlo Amoretti, shape the narrative around Mazaua.
The Cavite Mutiny
- The Cavite Mutiny began on January 20, 1872, catalyzing tensions against Spanish colonial rule.
- January 27, 1872, was when the death sentence for the mutineers was approved.
- GomBurZa, referring to three Filipino priests—Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomez, and Jacinto Zamora—were executed on February 17, 1872.
- Carlos Maria de la Torre was a liberal governor-general whose resignation preceded a more repressive administration under Rafael Izquierdo.
- Jose Montero y Vidal wrote biased accounts of the mutiny, exaggerating the uprising's scale and implications.
- Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera and other Filipino intellectuals sought justice for the martyred priests and fairer treatment of Filipino clergy.
Jose Rizal's Retraction
- The discovery of Rizal's retraction letter occurred on May 18, 1935.
- December 30, 1896, marks the execution of José Rizal, a reform advocate and national hero.
- Vicente Balaguer, a priest, played a pivotal role in persuading Rizal to retract his anti-colonial statements.
- Josephine Bracken was Rizal’s partner, bringing a personal dimension to his final days.
- Key witnesses to Rizal's retraction included military figures and friends, underscoring the significance of the moment.
The Katipunan's Cry
- Discrepancies in dates for the Katipunan's Cry vary between August 23 and August 26, 1896, based on differing accounts.
- Governor-General Ramon Blanco granted amnesty to revolutionists, reflecting fluctuating colonial policies.
- The Katipunan was founded to resist Spanish rule, with Andres Bonifacio as its leader, embodying the nationalist movement.
- Notable figures included Emilio Jacinto and Procopio Bonifacio, contributing to revolutionary efforts.
- Balintawak and Bahay Toro are critical locations associated with the initial meetings of the revolutionaries.
- Olegario Diaz, a Spanish Guardia Civil officer, provided a version of events that illustrates the colonial perspective on the uprising.
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This quiz explores the significant events surrounding the First Mass in Philippine history, including key dates, individuals involved, and the historical context. Dive into the legacy of Magellan's journey and the impact of these early events on Philippine heritage.
