The First Voyage by Magellan
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Antonio Pigafetta accompanied Ferdinand Magellan in his fateful circumnavigation of the ______.

world

Pigafetta's work became a classic that prominent literary men in the west like William Shakespeare, Michel de Montaigne, and Giambattista Vico got ______ up.

hooked

Pigafetta's travelogue is one of the most important primary sources in the study of the ______ Philippines.

precolonial

His account was also a major referent to the events leading to Magellan's arrival in the ______.

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

Students need to realize that primary sources used in the subsequent written histories depart from certain ______.

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

Antonio Pigafetta's work instantly became a classic that prominent literary men in the west like William Shakespeare, Michel de Montaigne, and Giambattista Vico got ______ up.

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

The document reveals several insights not just in the character of the Philippines during precolonial period, but also on how fresh eyes of the Europeans regard a deeply unfamiliar terrain, environment, people, and ______.

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

Locating Pigafetta's account in the context of its writing warrants a familiarity on the dominant frame of mind in the age of exploration, which pervaded Europe in the ______ and 16th century.

<p>15th</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of them was Italian nobleman Antonio Pigafetta, who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan in his fateful ______ of the world.

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

Readi PHILIPPINE ngs in HISTORY A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE FIRST VOYAGE BY MAGELLAN BY ANTONIO PIGAFETTA This book was taken from the chronicles of contemporary voyagers and navigators of the ______ century.

<p>16th</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Antonio Pigafetta and Ferdinand Magellan

  • Antonio Pigafetta was a crucial figure in Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe.
  • Pigafetta’s travelogue became a significant literary work, admired by figures like William Shakespeare, Michel de Montaigne, and Giambattista Vico.

Importance of Pigafetta's Work

  • Classified as one of the most vital primary sources for studying the historical context of the Philippines.
  • Insights from Pigafetta's account highlight the characteristics of the Philippines during the precolonial period.
  • Provides a European perspective on unfamiliar terrains, environments, and cultures encountered in the regions visited.

Context of the Age of Exploration

  • The narrative needs to be understood within the dominant mindset during the age of exploration, prevalent in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries.
  • Reflects how contemporary primary sources may differ from subsequent historical writings, influenced by different interpretations and perspectives.

Scope of the Travelogue

  • Pigafetta’s account serves as a key reference for events leading to Magellan's arrival in the Philippines.
  • The travelogue was derived from the chronicles of various voyagers and navigators of the 16th century, emphasizing its historical significance.

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Test your knowledge of Philippine history with this quiz on the first voyage by Magellan. Learn about the chronicles of Antonio Pigafetta and his firsthand account of the fateful circumnavigation of the world.

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