FIRST VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD Flashcards
The Philippines island was discover
• in 1521 “REDISCOVERED” by the
Spanish commissioned authority.
through Ferdinand Magellan, Portuguese explorer,
circumnavigated the world.
• with Antonio Pigafetta, Venetian scholar and Italian
Chronicler.
The exploration start:
European exploration (Portugal, Spain, Italy) began in the late
1400s to the Far East
Purpose of exploration
- Pioneers were driven by Christian zeal and profit.
- Purpose is to control spice trade (cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg) to
guarantee immense wealth. - by 1518, the route to the Spice Islands was dominated by
Portugal. - Through the 1494’s Treaty of Tordesillas decreed by Pope
Alexander VI, dividing the world between Spain and Portugal. - Spain wanted a route of its own to the islands.
Who offered maggelan boat
King Charles the 1 of Spain
What did Magellan believe
Magellan who was 38 yrs old believed it was possible to sail around the new world from the East.
5 different boats
- San Antonio under Juan de Cartagena,
- Concepcion under Gaspar de Quesada,
- Santiago under Juan Rodriguez Serrano,
- Victoria under Louis de Mendoza,
- Trinidad under Magellan as Captain General with 270 crew
Who disliked Magellan
- Duarte Barbosa (Magellan’s brother-in-law)
- Joāo Serrāo
- Estavāo Gomes
- And servant Enrique of Malacca
His early Challenge
- Sailed on September 20, 1519, from the Atlantic to the future site of Rio del Nero in modern Brazil and traded goods.
- Sailed to the South until Puerto San Julian because of a storm
then experienced a mutiny where he sent to kill one leader,
captured and executed another, and two were left behind - Santiago was wrecked while searching for a passage West
and San Antonio deserted and sailed home. - Magellan discovered 350 strait bow called Magellan Strait.
- Magellan called Mar Pacifico, a very calm see, now called
Pacific Ocean. - The pacific Ocean was bigger than estimated that after some
months, supplies ran out leaving them with wormed biscuits,
eat rats, sawdust, leather, and drink yellow water. - 19 died of scurvy (not enough Vitamin C in fruits and
vegetables) tossed to the ocean and sharks followed the
ships
What Island did they first arrive
Guam in the Mariana
Islands
What was the Island called
Ladrones Islands (Island of Thieves).
What date did they land in the Philippines:
On March 17, 1521, they sighted Samar, they became the first
European to reach the Philippines where they were able to
feast on bananas and coconuts.
Philippines first name:
Philippines was first named Archipelago de San Lazarus
because it was the feast of St. Lazarus.
First catholic mass held:
- On March 31, 1521 (Easter Sunday), the first Catholic mass
was held in Limasawa, a little island South of Leyte
When did they go after the mass
- Then they sailed through to Zubu (Cebu) and arrived on April 1
1521.
What happened in Cebu:
- Magellan spoke about peace and God in Cebu through his
interpreter, a Malay slave. - He made cordial relations with Raja Humabon, the local leader,
along with his wife, daughter, and 800 natives who agreed to be
baptized through mass baptism. - He encourage them to burn idols and worship the cross planted
at the highest hill.
Magellan death:
Zula from Mactan requested Magellan’s help against Chief Lapu-Lapu. The next day, Magellan brought 60 men but was outnumbered, leading to a retreat after burning the enemy village. He ultimately died in battle from a poisoned arrow to his leg.
After Magellan Death:
After retreating, Magellan’s former allies in Cebu ambushed and killed 30 of his men. With only half of the crew remaining, they burned the Concepcion and continued their search for the Spice Islands. They were awed by the splendor of the Muslim court in Brunei, and with local guides’ help, they finally reached the Maluku Islands. There, they traded everything for cloves to fill their two ships.
After reaching Spice island
The Trinidad needed repairs before departure, while many crew members fell ill and died during an attempted return across the Pacific. Captured by the Portuguese, Captain Elcano took the Victoria westward. After nine weeks of hardship and starvation, they found provisions in Cape Verde. On September 8, 1522, three years after leaving, only 18 of the original 270 crew members returned to Spain.
Significance of the story
Magellan’s expedition proved global circumnavigation was possible, enhanced geographical knowledge, and confirmed the Earth’s roundness. It broke the Venetian trade monopoly and established Spain as a colonial power..
