Week 3-5: Content and Context Analysis of Primary Sources PDF

Week 3-5: Content and Context Analysis of Primary Sources Presented by : Johanna Mae P. Clave, LPT  Students are expected to: Intended Learning Outcomes Topic 2: An Account of Magellan’s Expedition by Antonio Pigafetta Who is ANTONIO PIGAFETTA? This Photo by...

Week 3-5: Content and Context Analysis of Primary Sources Presented by : Johanna Mae P. Clave, LPT  Students are expected to: Intended Learning Outcomes Topic 2: An Account of Magellan’s Expedition by Antonio Pigafetta Who is ANTONIO PIGAFETTA? This Photo by Unkno wn Author is licensed under CC BY ANTONIO PIGAFETTA Born in 1490 in Vicenza, Venice, Italy. Eldest son of Giovanni Pigafetta to second wife Angela Zoga. He studied astronomy, geography, and cartography. He joined a delegation and was assigned as Papal Nuncio to Spain in 1519. This Photo by Unkno wn Author is licensed under CC BY ANTONIO PIGAFETTA Due to this, he became acquainted with the lucrative spice trade and heard the news of the voyage to be undertaken by Ferdinand Magellan. One of the survivor of the expedition. This Photo by Unkno wn Author is licensed under CC BY ANTONIO PIGAFETTA He presented himself to Charles V along with a handwritten account of their journey. Unfortunately, his account was not published during his lifetime because he was not able to find a financier. This Photo by Unkno wn Author is licensed under CC BY About the book… The original book of Pigafetta did not survive in history and what was handed down to us are copies of the manuscript that never came out of the press during his lifetime. Three of the copies were in French and two were kept in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. About the book… One of the copy can be found in Ambrosia Library in Milan, and James A. Richardson made his own English version of the Ambrosian copy and it appeared in the The Philippine Islands. Who is FERDINAND MAGELLAN ? This Photo by Unkno wn Author is licensed under CC BY-NC FERDINAND MAGELLAN He was born in Sabrosa, Portugal. Fernão de Magalhães (Portuguese name) He traveled to Lisbon with his brother to serve as pages at Queen Leonora’s court. Magellan developed an interest in maritime discovery. FERDINAND MAGELLAN King Manuel of Portugal refuses Magellan’s request to support his voyage westward to the Spice Island. Thus, Magellan went to Spain to seek for its support and he was supported by King Charles V. FERDINAND MAGELLAN He was granted 5 ships and 270 crew for his voyage. Ships name: Victoria Santiago Trinidad Conception San Antonio Timeline of Magellan’s Voyage in the Philippines This Photo by Unkno wn Author is licensed under CC BY-SA MARCH 16, 1521 They arrived on the island of Zamal (known as Samar). Magellan decided to land on another uninhabited island for their security, to get water and rest. MARCH 18, 1521 After two days nine men came to them to welcome them with food, drinks, and gifts. They also showed them different islands and their names, where they found the first sign of gold on the island when they went t-- Humunhon Island. They named the islands Archipelagos of St. Lazarus. MARCH 28, 1521 They anchored near the island of Mazaua (Limasawa) and they met the two kings. The first king is Rajah Colambu, and the second is Rajah Siaiu. MARCH 31, 1521 On Easter day, Magellan sent Fr. Pedro de Valderrama with some men to prepare for a mass. After the mass he brought a cross and gave it to the kings. APRIL 7, 1521 Magellan and his men reached the port of Zubu (Cebu), the largest and the most trade island. Pigafetta described that the houses there were made of logs. Rajah Humabon, king of Cebu, demanded that they pay tribute as it was customary, but Magellan refused. APRIL 14, 1521 He held mass there and baptized Rajah Humabon and his people. Rajah Humabon took the Christian name Carlos, while wife took the name Juana. His wife asked Magellan the image of the Infant Jesus. The child Jesus is known today as Sto. Nino, which is celebrated every January in Cebu. APRIL 26, 1521 Datu Zula, chief of Mactan, requested the captain to help him fight Silapulapu, and according to him, Lapulapu refused to obey the king. They arrived in Mactan with 49 in numbers and were outnumbered by Lapulapu’s men. Magellan was shot in the right leg with poisoned arrow and died. Pigafetta described him as mirror, comfort, and true guide. They retreated and leave his body. SEPTEMBER 1522 Only 18 men from the original crew including Antonio Pigafetta and the ship Victoria arrived back in the Seville, Spain with a heavy cargo of spice. And Juan Sebastian de Elcano took over the command of the last remaining ship. CONTRIBUTION OF PIGAFETTA’S BOOK IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY It shows the life of the people in Philippines before, their products like coconut, palm wine, figs. Also the materials they used in their house. It proved that Philippines was rich in natural resources. It described the appearances of our ancestor: their clothing and accessories. Described the political status in precolonial Philippines. It provided a description, location and distances of the places visited thereby enhancing the knowledge of cartography at that time. CONTRIBUTION OF PIGAFETTA’S BOOK IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY They engaged in trade with neighboring countries such as China. As described, Filipinos have their unique musical instruments; They have arts as seen in their bodies being tattooed (in some villages); Performed rituals during dining and some gatherings; They have a lot of burial practices; Worship of anitos (wooden idols) and ritual for healing of ill persons.