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Who successfully terminated the voyage that completed the first circumnavigation of Earth?
What title did the Spanish king grant Magellan and Rui Faleiro for their proposed expedition?
What was the name of Magellan's flagship during the expedition?
What significant challenge did Magellan's crew face during their journey across the Pacific Ocean?
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What name did Magellan give to the calm waters he encountered in the ocean?
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What was the primary goal of Magellan's expedition?
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Where did Magellan first seek support for his expedition?
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Which of these individuals did NOT join Magellan in proposing the expedition to the Spanish king?
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What is the primary characteristic of a primary source?
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Why is Jerry's book considered a secondary source?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a secondary source?
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How do primary sources contribute to research credibility?
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What is a significant difference between primary and secondary sources?
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Which of the following types of documents is typically classified as a primary source?
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Why is it beneficial to analyze sources in comparison with others?
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Which type of document would typically fall under secondary sources?
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What role do historical sources play according to Gottschalk's understanding of history?
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Which of the following best defines a primary source?
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How does history contribute to an individual's identity and culture?
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What can be inferred about electronic data from the provided content?
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In the example given, what transformation occurs for Maria's statements?
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Why are historical sources important for historians?
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What aspect of history does the content imply is essential for society?
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Which statement about modern historical events is true based on the provided content?
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What was one of the significant contributions of Fray Juan de Plasencia during his missionary life?
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Who was Juan de Plasencia's missionary partner while preaching around Laguna de Bay?
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In the early Spanish colonial government, why were Filipinos allowed to hold the position of gobernadorcillo?
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What was one of the roles that friars took on in local governance during Spanish rule?
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What is 'Relacion de las Costumbres de Los Tagalogs' known for?
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What tasks were friars involved in aside from religious duties?
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What prompted Spanish officials to rely on friars for administrative supervision?
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What unique perspective does Plasencia provide in his writings?
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What does the headgear called Putong signify in male dressing?
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Which of the following is NOT a custom mentioned in the customs of the Tagalogs?
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What was the main objective of the Katipunan (KKK)?
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What type of document was the Kartilya of the Katipunan?
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Which of the following could help disprove the claim that Filipinos were uncivilized?
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Which dress component is associated with female attire?
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What was one of the roles of Catolonan in Tagalog customs?
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What does Plasencia's account primarily aim to preserve?
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Study Notes
Understanding Sources
- Sources are essential for studying and writing history.
- They provide a window into the past.
- Sources help historians understand events and uncover new information.
- They help verify the authenticity of other historical documents.
- A source is anything from which information can be obtained, including people, places, or objects.
- A historical source is an original material containing historical information.
- Primary sources are direct accounts of events by those who witnessed them.
- They consist of eyewitness accounts, diaries, letters, legal documents, photographs, and more.
Secondary Sources
- Secondary sources are materials created after an event by those who didn't experience it firsthand.
- They rely on information from primary sources.
- Examples of secondary sources include editorials, articles, documentaries, historical studies, biographies, literary criticisms, and book reviews.
The Difference Between Primary and Secondary Sources
- Primary sources provide raw information and firsthand evidence.
- Secondary sources provide second-hand information and commentary from other researchers.
- Primary sources are more credible, but both are important for good research.
Accessibility of Official Records
- Official government records should be accessible to the public.
Ferdinand Magellan
- Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who sailed for Spain.
- He led the first circumnavigation of the Earth, though he died in the Philippines.
- Magellan proposed sailing westward to find a strait through South America to reach the Spice Islands.
- His expedition was funded by Spain and faced challenges from Spanish and Portuguese authorities.
- Magellan's fleet departed from Sanlúcar de Barrameda on September 20, 1519.
- He named the Pacific Ocean "Mar Pacifico" due to its calm waters.
- His journey to the Philippines was part of his larger expedition to the Spice Islands.
- Magellan's fleet encountered difficulties crossing the Pacific Ocean due to scurvy and starvation.
Fray Juan de Plasencia
- Plasencia was a Spanish Franciscan friar who spent most of his missionary life in the Philippines.
- He was born in the early 16th Century as Juan Portacarrero in Plasencia, Spain.
- He founded numerous towns in Luzon and authored several religious and linguistic books, including Doctrina Christiana.
- He was a keen observer and gifted writer and submitted reports to his superiors about his missionary work and observations of the Filipinos.
- Plasencia's work, " Relacion de las Costumbres de Los Tagalogs", is a primary source that provides valuable information about the pre-colonial Tagalog society.
Historical Context of Plasencia’s Writings
- During the first century of Spanish rule in the Philippines, Spaniards were reluctant to live outside of Intramuros, leaving local politics largely to the Filipino gobernadorcillos.
- Friars were tasked with supervising the gobernadorcillos to ensure their loyalty to the Crown.
- This resulted in friars holding significant administrative power at the local level.
- They were involved in electing local officials, collecting taxes, educating youth, and performing other civic duties, becoming influential figures in the ir communities.
- As missionaries, friars were required to report to their superiors about the natives, their way of life, and their conversion progress.
Customs of the Tagalogs
- The "Customs of the Tagalogs" by Plasencia described the pre-colonial Tagalog way of life.
- It covered topics such as clothing, religious practices, and social customs.
- The Tagalogs had a complex social structure, including political and economic organization, a tax system, an indigenous calendar, and established customs and traditions.
Kartilya ng Katipunan
- The Kartilya was a printed document distributed to members of the Kataastaasang Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK).
- The Katipunan was a revolutionary society founded by Andres Bonifacio on July 7, 1892 to fight for Philippine independence from Spain.
- The main goal of the KKK was to separate the Philippines from Spain and develop Filipinos as citizens of their own nation.
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