Pigafetta's Voyage Summary - Marianas Islands and Beyond

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What was the significance of Magellan's Cross?

It represented peace between Spaniards and natives

It was a sign of his emperor's authority (correct)

It was used as a navigational tool by the explorers

It marked the location of a hidden treasure

Why was the island of Cebu referred to as 'Zzubu'?

It represented the abundance of cochos on the island

It was named after a famous local leader

It meant 'Island of Wealth and Gold'

It was the local name given by the natives (correct)

What was the primary reason for the outnumbered Islanders of Mactan to defeat Magellan's crew?

Advanced weaponry used by the Islanders

Sheer number advantage of Islanders over Magellan's crew (correct)

Presence of more experienced fighters in the Islander ranks

Strategic military positioning of the Islanders

What was the event that took place on March 31, mentioned in the text?

Easter Sunday and the first mass in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What significant event happened on April 14 in Cebu?

The burning of idols and promotion of Christianity Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first person baptized as a Christian among the mentioned characters?

Rajah Humabon Signup and view all the answers

Who is described as the 'Principal man of Mactan' in the text?

Zula Signup and view all the answers

What did the sick man in the text prevent from happening?

The burning of idols Signup and view all the answers

Who conspired and betrayed what was left of Magellan's men?

Henry / Enrique Signup and view all the answers

How many islanders were there during the Battle of Mactan?

1500 Signup and view all the answers

Match the location with its corresponding nickname:

Marianas Islands = Ladrones Islands Samar = Isle of Samal Homonhon Island = Humunu Island Leyte = Ceylon Signup and view all the answers

Match the item with its description or significance:

Cocho = Fruit of a palm tree with green husk and white marrow Magellan's Cross = Nail and crown symbolizing his emperor, used as a sign for other Spaniards Idols = Worshipping items of the natives Cross = Known as 'Magellan’s Cross', a significant landmark Signup and view all the answers

Match the event date with the corresponding activity:

March 18 = Nine native men giving fish, palm wine, figs, cochos, rice, and cocos March 25 = Encounter with two ballanghai boats in Mazzava and meeting Raia Siagu March 31 = Celebration of the first mass in the Philippines on Easter Sunday Signup and view all the answers

Match the island name with its meaning or significance:

Cebu = 'Zzubu', the largest and richest island Mactan = Island of Lapu-Lapu, where outnumbered Islanders defeated Magellan Butuan and Caragua = 'Zuluan and Calagan', islands with gold mines St. Lazarus = Name of islands near the archipelago and Homonhon Signup and view all the answers

Match the group of people with their characteristics or actions:

Indians = Native people or Islanders from the Fifteenth to Sixteenth Century in Europe Islanders of Mactan = 1,500 in number, drawn up in three squadrons during battle People encountered on March 18 = 'Very familiar and friendly', gave various gifts Raia Siagu and his people = Met during an exchange of gifts in Mazzava on March 25 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their respective roles in the text:

Raia Calambu = King of Zuluan and Calagan, most handsome of all the men, Silk and Gold accessories Raia Siagu = Raia Calambu's brother, offered Magellan bar of gold and ginger Rajah Humabon = "King of Cebu" / Don Charles (Carlos), First to be baptized as Christian, Faithful to Magellan The Queen = Magellan gave her an image of the Infant Jesus made by Pigafetta himself Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their actions in the text:

Zula = "Principal man of Mactan", Met Magellan to ask for a boat of men to fight Lapu-Lapu Silapulapu = "Lapu-Lapu", Refused to obey the king and preventing him from doing so Duarte Barbosa = New captain after Magellan's death Henry / Enrique = Interpreter of Magellan, told the king could acquire the ships and goods of Magellan's fleet Signup and view all the answers

Match the individuals with their significant events in the text:

April 26 - Zula = Reported Chief Lapu-lapu to Magellan and asked for a boat full of men April 14 - Rajah Humabon = Encouraged the people and king to be good Christians, burned idols, worshiped the cross, and got baptized April 27 - Silapulapu = Battle of Mactan happened Before The Battle - Zula = Asked Magellan for a boat of men to fight Lapu-Lapu Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions in the text:

Balangay = Where King of Cebu was instructed to stay during the battle Musketeers and crossbow-men = Fired for half an hour during the battle but did not stop the islanders Betrayal by Juan Serrano = One of Magellan's men abandoned after betrayal by Henry / Enrique Islanders' tactics during Battle of Mactan = Came down upon Magellan's crew with terrible shouts, attacking on flanks and front Signup and view all the answers

Match the following titles with their respective characters in the text:

Ferdinand Magellan = Portuguese who led the circumnavigation around the world Raia Calambu = King of Zuluan and Calagan, most handsome of all men Raia Siagu = Raia Calambu's brother who offered Magellan bar of gold and ginger Sick Man = Relative of king preventing burning of saints, got baptized by Magellan Signup and view all the answers