Group 1 - Colonial Motives of Spain & Early Expeditions to the Philippines Flashcards
Prince Henry of Portugal is also known as ___
Henry the Navigator
lifespan of Henry the Navigator
1394-1460
In 1445, Henry the Navigator appealed to ___ ___ __
Pope Nicholas V
What did Henry the Navigator promise?
spread the Christian faith to non-believers
What did Pope Nicholas V issue?
papal bull
papal bull that gave Portugal title to all African territories that has been acquired and will be acquired in the future
Romanus Pontifex
What would happen if one would go against the Portugal’s right?
would be excommunicated from the church
- adventurous entrepreneur and navigator
- persuaded the king and queen to fund his expedition to locate a western route to Asia
Christopher Columbus
Who were the people that Christopher Columbus persuade to fund his expedition?
- King Ferdinand II of Aragon
- Queen Isabella of Castile
King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella of Castile is from the Kingdom of ___
Spain
Where is Christopher Columbus from?
Italy
lifespan of Christopher Columbus
1451-1506
Why did the Spain sponsor Columbus?
- in return for the gold, spices, and riches that he might find
- spreading of Christianity
Why did the Portugal not sponsor Columbus?
- thought he was a fool
- believed Columbus had miscalculated the distance of the trip
series of papal bull that confirmed Spain’s title to Columbus’ discovered lands
Inter Caetera
Who issued the papal bull “Inter Caetera”?
Pope Alexander VI
Papal Bull “Inter Caetera” is also known as “__ __ __”
Doctrine of Discovery
What is the papa bull “Inter Caetera”?
- established a demarcation line
Where is the demarcation line established by the “Inter Caetera” located?
One hundred (100) leagues west of the Azores and Cape Verde Islands
What is the demarcation line established by the “Inter Caetera” for?
- assigned Spain exclusive right to acquire territorial possessions and trade in all lands WEST of that line
- assigned Portugal dominion over all of undiscovered lands EAST of the line
When was the papal bull “Inter Caetera” issued?
May 4, 1493
First Bull
recognized King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella’s title to Columbus’ discovered new land area and new people
Second Bull
conversion of the native inhabitants to Christianity
an agreement between Spain and Portugal’s monarchies to settle conflicts over lands newly discovered or explored by Christopher Columbus and other later 15th century voyagers
Treaty of Tordesillas
Treaty of Tordesillas divided the New World by drawing an imaginary in the Atlantic Ocean about ________
370 leagues west of the Cape Verde Islands
When was the Treaty of Tordesillas agreed?
June 7, 1494
Where was the manuscript of the Treaty of Tordesillas placed?
parchment
How many piles does the Treaty of Tordesillas have?
4 Piles (8 sheets)
Measurements of the sheets of the Treaty of Tordesillas
330mm x 250mm
- organized the first circumnavigation of the globe
- born from a family whose father was a minor member of the Portuguese nobility
Fernão de Magalhães (Portuguese) or
Fernando de Magallanes (Spanish)
What did Ferdinand Magellan discover when he organized the first circumnavigation of the globe?
- Strait of Magellan
- Guam
- Mariana Islands
- Philippine Islands
Where did Ferdinand Magellan enlist?
7th Portuguese India Armada
How long did Ferdinand Magellan remain in the 7th Portuguese India Armada?
8 years
Who rejected Ferdinand Magellan multiple times?
King Manuel I of Portugal
named as a co-captain alongside Magellan by the time they received the letter of authorization
Ruy de Faleiro
Where was Ruy de Faleiro born?
Covilhã, Portugal
Who were the people that Ruy de Faleiro served as a page alongside Magellan?
Queen Eleanor
King John II
What was Magellan and Faleiro’s proposal?
Sail westward, around South America to seek a new commercial route to the Spice Islands of Makulu
How many occasions did King Manuel I rejected Magellan’s proposal?
3 separate occasions
What are the terms of agreement with King Charles?
- receiving a monopoly of the discovered route for ten (10) years
- receiving a fifth of riches obtained on the voyage
- authorization to become “sea-captains” during their journey
Who was instructed to write the letter of authorization that is to be given to Magellan and Faleiro?
Francisco de los
Cobos y Molina
What were the assigned ships for the expedition of Magellan?
- Trinidad
- Victoria
- Concepción
- Santiago
- San Antonio
What is the name of the ship where Magellan is captain?
Trinidad
How many crew members were with Magellan?
approx. 270
Lifespan of Ferdinand Magellan
1480 - 1521
- descendant of a family of Vicenza who claimed Venetian citizenship
- member of knights and rhodes
- diplomatic and served duties in papal service
Antonio Pigafetta
lifespan of Antonio Pigafetta
1491-1534
When did Ruy de Faleiro die?
1523
Antonio Pigafetta was a member of __ __ __
Knights of Rhodes
How did Antonio Pigafetta hear about Magellan enterprise?
When he accompanied Leo X
When did Antonio Pigafetta hear about the Magellan enterprise?
1518
Why did Antonio Pigafetta volunteer for Magellan’s voyage?
craving for experience and glory
When did Antonio Pigafetta return home after completing the circumnavigation?
1522
What fleet did Antonio Pigafetta ride on returning home?
Victoria
What was the use of Antonio Pigafetta?
used in communication with the indigenous people in negotiating
- trades
- ceremonial visits
- others
What made Antonio Pigafetta a sponge in quality information?
learned native dialects of places they gone
What did Antonio Pigafetta bring back with him from the voyage?
most valuable narrative of voyage in his journal
Places in the first voyage around the world
- Zamal (Samar)
- Humunu (Homonhon Island)
- Mazaua (Limasawa Island)
- Zubu (Cebu)
- Matan (Mactan)
Samar
Zamal
Homonhon Island
Humunu
Limasawa Island
Mazaua
Cebu
Zubu
Mactan
Matan
When did the Spanish navigators come upon on Zamal?
March 16, 1521
What was the first island mention in Antonio Pigafetta’s relation?
Zamal (Samar)
What is the name of the second island that the voyage went?
Humunu (Homonhon Island)
Who did they meet in Humunu?
- Raia Colambu
- Raia Siaui
Who acted as interpreter in Magellan’s expedition?
Enrique of Malacca, his Malay slave
Who is the fleet chaplain of Magellan’s expedition?
Father Pedro de Valderrama
Who is Magellan’s brother-in-law that went with him in his expedition?
Duarte de Barbosa
What did the captain-general present the people of Humunu with?
- red caps
- mirrors
- combs
- bells
- ivory
- bacasine
What are the things the Spaniard received as an exchange for what they presented?
- fish
- palm of wine (uraca)
- bananas
- two cocoanuts
What did the Spaniards call the Humunu Island?
Acquada da li buoni segnialli
What does “Acquada da li buoni segnialli” mean?
The Watering Place of Good Signs
What did the Spaniards call the Humunu Islands besides “Acquada da li buoni segnialli”?
Archipelago of San Lazaro
Where did the voyage go after Humunu?
Mazaua (Limasawa Island)
Where did the first mass happen?
Mazaua (Limasawa Island)
When did the first mass happen?
March 31, 1521 (Easter Sunday)
Who conducted the first mass?
Father Pedro de Valderrama