M1 Unit 2.1 Primo Viaggio Intorno Al Mondo Flashcards
Day and date Zula sent one of his sons to present two goats to the captain-general.
April 26, Friday
How many of Magella’s men and balanguais set out to Mactan?
60 men; 20 or 30 balanguais
The 60 men, together with the (1), the (2), some of the (3), and twenty or thirty balanguais were armed with (4) and (5)
- Christian king
- prince
- chief men
- corselets
- helmets
When did Magellan and his men arrive at Mactan?
3 hours before dawn
What were the conditions of the Spaniards so that they would befriend the natives?
- Obey the King of Spain
- Recognize theChristian King as their sovereign
- Pay tribute to the Spanish
What were the 2 divisions in which Magellan divided his men in?
Musketeers and crossbowmen
What did the natives use to attack the Spanish?
- arrows
- bamboo spears
- pointed stakes hardened with fire, stone, and mud
What did Magellan order to scare the natives?
For the houses to be burnt
Two of Magellan’s men died while how many houses were burned?
Twenty or thirty houses
What hit Magellan’s right and left leg?
Right: poisoned arrow
Left: large cutlass
What caused Magellan to fall face downward?
He was wounded on his left leg with a large cutlass
How did Pigafetta described Magellan when he was killed?
Magellan was their mirror, light, comfort, and true guide
Why did the Christian king stayed on his boat?
He was instructed by Magellan not to leave hsi boat and see how they fought.
Day and date the Batlle of Mactan was fought
April 27,1521, Saturday
Why was it said that Magellan desired to fight on a Saturday?
Because it was the day especially holy to him