The Philippines in Historical Accounts

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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?

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?

Juana (correct)

Maria

Concepcion

Isabella

What did Pigafetta call the natives of the Philippines, as mentioned in the text?

Kaffirs Signup and view all the answers

Which event related to Magellan's exploration is mentioned in the given text?

The Battle of Mactan, where Magellan met his end Signup and view all the answers

What did Magellan's exploration confirm, according to the text?

The Portuguese route to the Spice Islands was not the only one Signup and view all the answers

Which Portuguese explorer led the historic expedition from Spain in 1519 to find a western sea route to the Spice Islands?

Ferdinand Magellan Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the only surviving ship from the Magellan-Elcano Expedition?

Victoria Signup and view all the answers

Where did Ferdinand Magellan die during the expedition in the Philippines?

Battle of Mactan Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of Magellan's expedition in 1519?

To find a western sea route to the Spice Islands Signup and view all the answers

What did Antonio Pigafetta have as a witness to the incident during the expedition?

First-hand testimony Signup and view all the answers

Which country did Ferdinand Magellan set out from in 1519 with a fleet of five ships?

Spain Signup and view all the answers

Who were the first two kings that Magellan had baptized?

Raja Humabon and Raja Colambu Signup and view all the answers

What did the people of the two kings Magellan first met call their god, according to Pigafetta's account?

They raised their clasped hands and face to the sky Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Juan de Plasencia's observations and judgments regarding the life of the ancient Filipinos?

To help the Spaniards understand and develop the Filipinos' customs and traditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the term "barangay" according to the text?

It was a type of sailboat used by the Malay colonists Signup and view all the answers

How did the introduction of Christianity impact the customs and traditions of the ancient Filipinos, according to the text?

It helped develop and improve their existing customs and traditions Signup and view all the answers

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