FIRST VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD Flashcards

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  • Scholar and explorer
  • “The First Voyage Around the World” (1519)
  • One of Magellan’s non-official crew
  • One of the 18 crews to survive
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Antonio Pigafetta

1491 - 1534

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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FIRST VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD

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  • Confirmation of the Earth’s roundness
  • Opening of new trade routes
  • Exploration of new lands
  • Advancement of navigation technology
  • Inspiration for future explorers
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(1) Departure

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Seville, Spain - Aug. 10, 1519

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(2) vital waterway; where the crew waited for Magellan

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Guadalquivir River

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(3)

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Atlantic Ocean - Sept. 20, 1519

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(4) faced difficult storms & winds which damaged the ships; experienced more storms & navigational challenges in Cape of Good Hope

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Coast of Africa

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(5) encountered new cultures & peoples; resupplied & made repairs for their ships

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Dec. 13, 1519

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(6) coast of South America; encountered indigenous people—Tehuelce, known for their height & strength

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Puerto San Julian

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(7)

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Río de la Plata

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(8) Magellan named this Tierra del Fuego—Land of Fire ‘cause they see distant fires, indicative of human settlements

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Never Never Land

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(9) vast and seemingly endless w/ calm waters & occasional storms; friendly people—food & supplies; deserted & hostile tribes (Pigafetta)

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Pacific Ocean

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(10) beautiful island w/ lush vegetation & friendly people; surrounded by Chamorros— taller and stronger than Teheulce; fought then captain skiff was stolen—led to burning houses & native people died

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Guam - Dec. 13, 1519

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(11) small & mountainous w/ few inhabitants—armed with spears & shields; established relations thru trade & communication; fruit trees & freshwaterfreshwater

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Homonhon Island (Philippines)- March 16, 1521

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(12) Marianas islands/Island Ladroni—Island of Robbers

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The Island of Zamal (Samar) - dawn Saturday, March 16, 1521

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(13) Magellan ordered food to be set— fish, uraca/arrack, bananas, 2 coconuts; bringing umay/rice, coconuts, & many articles of food within 4 days

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The Island of Humunu (Homonhon) - Monday afternoon, March 18, 1521

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(14) last of March; set the cross on the summit of the highest mountain; God—Abba

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The First Mass - early on the morning (Sunday); last of March

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(15) Magellan & men struggled here (noon); The king there wanted them to pay tribute

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Zubu - April 7, 1521

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(16) Magellan went to Mactan with 3 boatloads after Lapu-lapu, datu, refused to obey the King of Spain

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Mactan - April 27, 1521

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ROLE OF PIGAFETTA

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Navigations
Scientific Contributions
Historical Record

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Pigafetta’s knowledge of astronomy & geography

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Navigations

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collecting specimens & documenting climate, topography, & natural resources

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Scientific Contributions

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provides valuable insights & wealth of information

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Historical Record

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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FIRST VOYAGE (PRESENT-DAY)

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  • Historical Importance - resource for scholars and historians
  • Cultural Exchange - understanding & appreciation of diff. cultures
  • Inspirations - explore & discover newthings