15 Questions
What was Antonio Pigafetta's contribution to Philippine history?
He recorded the first encounter between Filipinos and Europeans
What did Antonio Pigafetta study before embarking on the expedition?
Astronomy, geography, and cartography
How many men completed the first circumnavigation of the world with Pigafetta and Elcano?
18
What was the name of the Spanish fleet led by Ferdinand Magellan?
Armada de Molucca
What happened to the original diary of Antonio Pigafetta?
It was lost and it is not known in what language it was written
What was Antonio Pigafetta's role in the expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan?
He was one of the 18 men who completed the trip
What was the name of the fleet led by Ferdinand Magellan during the expedition?
Armada de Molucca
What did Pigafetta record in his chronicles that is important to Philippine history?
The first encounter between Filipinos and Europeans
What did Pigafetta study before joining the expedition?
Astronomy, geography, and cartography
What happened to the other ships in the expedition led by Magellan?
They mutinied and returned in the first year
What was the name of the Spanish fleet that was led by Ferdinand Magellan?
ARMADA DE MOLUCCA
What was Antonio Pigafetta's profession?
Astronomer
How many men out of approximately 240 set out on the expedition completed the first circumnavigation of the world?
18
What was the name of the ship that Pigafetta was on board when they returned to Spain?
Victoria
What is the importance of Pigafetta's work 'Report on the First Voyage around the World' to Philippine history?
It includes the earliest documents available on the language and culture of the islands of Samar and Cebu
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