Utilizing Evidence in Historical Interpretation: The Case of First Mass in the Philippines

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What is the primary focus of this case study?

Examining the religious significance of the First Catholic Mass

Trivializing historical events

Utilization of evidence and interpretation in history (correct)

The erection of a monument in Butuan

Why has Butuan long been believed to be the site of the first Mass in the Philippines?

As a result of scholarship on the history of the Philippines

Based on a nuanced reading of available evidence

Because of the commemorative monument erected in 1872 (correct)

Due to the presence of primary sources from the event

Why was the Butuan claim questioned in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?

Following a more nuanced analysis of available evidence (correct)

Because of the absence of Spanish and Filipino scholars

To emphasize the religious significance of Butuan

Due to a lack of primary sources supporting the claim

Where did the Spaniards anchor after seeing land towards the northwest on March 16, 1521?

Suluan Signup and view all the answers

Which island is also known as 'Ceylon' according to Pigafetta?

Seilani Signup and view all the answers

Which island mentioned in Albo's Log is believed to be the same as 'Acquada or Homonhon' at 10 degrees North latitude?

Gada Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Francisco Albo's log in identifying the site of the first Mass?

It is one of two primary sources historians rely on Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Spaniards plant a cross upon a mountain-top and were shown three islands to the west and southwest?

Mazava Signup and view all the answers

How did increasing scholarship on Philippine history impact the understanding of the first Mass?

It introduced new considerations questioning established beliefs Signup and view all the answers

At which latitude was the small island called 'Mazava' located?

9 and two-thirds degrees North Signup and view all the answers

Utilizing Evidence in Historical Interpretation: The Case of First Mass in the Philippines

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What is the primary focus of this case study?

Why has Butuan long been believed to be the site of the first Mass in the Philippines?

Why was the Butuan claim questioned in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?

Where did the Spaniards anchor after seeing land towards the northwest on March 16, 1521?

Which island is also known as 'Ceylon' according to Pigafetta?

Which island mentioned in Albo's Log is believed to be the same as 'Acquada or Homonhon' at 10 degrees North latitude?

What is the significance of Francisco Albo's log in identifying the site of the first Mass?

Where did the Spaniards plant a cross upon a mountain-top and were shown three islands to the west and southwest?

How did increasing scholarship on Philippine history impact the understanding of the first Mass?

At which latitude was the small island called 'Mazava' located?

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