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What did Pigafetta's account document regarding the Filipinos' perception by Europeans?
What did Pigafetta's account document regarding the Filipinos' perception by Europeans?
- The Filipinos' traditional attire was viewed as intricate and sophisticated.
- The document portrayed the Filipinos as inferior in warfare, dress, and writing system. (correct)
- The Filipinos were seen as having an advanced writing system.
- The Filipinos were considered skilled warriors superior to the European invaders.
Which of the following statements about the introduction of Christianity in the Philippines is true based on the given text?
Which of the following statements about the introduction of Christianity in the Philippines is true based on the given text?
- The document enriched Philippine historiography by including important details about the origins of Christianity in the country. (correct)
- Local textbook writers do not rely on Pigafetta's book for information about the origins of Christianity in the Philippines.
- Pigafetta's account does not provide any details about the Visayan Islands in the 16th century.
- The text does not mention anything about the role of Pigafetta's account in understanding the origins of Christianity in the Philippines.
What was the Christian name given to the wife of Raja Humabon, the queen of Cebu, upon her baptism?
What was the Christian name given to the wife of Raja Humabon, the queen of Cebu, upon her baptism?
- Juana (correct)
- Maria
- Concepcion
- Isabella
What did Pigafetta call the natives of the Philippines, as mentioned in the text?
What did Pigafetta call the natives of the Philippines, as mentioned in the text?
Which event related to Magellan's exploration is mentioned in the given text?
Which event related to Magellan's exploration is mentioned in the given text?
What did Magellan's exploration confirm, according to the text?
What did Magellan's exploration confirm, according to the text?
Which Portuguese explorer led the historic expedition from Spain in 1519 to find a western sea route to the Spice Islands?
Which Portuguese explorer led the historic expedition from Spain in 1519 to find a western sea route to the Spice Islands?
What was the name of the only surviving ship from the Magellan-Elcano Expedition?
What was the name of the only surviving ship from the Magellan-Elcano Expedition?
Where did Ferdinand Magellan die during the expedition in the Philippines?
Where did Ferdinand Magellan die during the expedition in the Philippines?
What was the main purpose of Magellan's expedition in 1519?
What was the main purpose of Magellan's expedition in 1519?
What did Antonio Pigafetta have as a witness to the incident during the expedition?
What did Antonio Pigafetta have as a witness to the incident during the expedition?
Which country did Ferdinand Magellan set out from in 1519 with a fleet of five ships?
Which country did Ferdinand Magellan set out from in 1519 with a fleet of five ships?
Who were the first two kings that Magellan had baptized?
Who were the first two kings that Magellan had baptized?
What did the people of the two kings Magellan first met call their god, according to Pigafetta's account?
What did the people of the two kings Magellan first met call their god, according to Pigafetta's account?
What was the purpose of Juan de Plasencia's observations and judgments regarding the life of the ancient Filipinos?
What was the purpose of Juan de Plasencia's observations and judgments regarding the life of the ancient Filipinos?
What is the origin of the term "barangay" according to the text?
What is the origin of the term "barangay" according to the text?
How did the introduction of Christianity impact the customs and traditions of the ancient Filipinos, according to the text?
How did the introduction of Christianity impact the customs and traditions of the ancient Filipinos, according to the text?
