pigafetta Flashcards
Who is Antonio Pigafetta?
Italian traveler and chronicler, born in Vicenza around 1490 and died in 1534.
Also known as Antonio Lombardo or Francisco Antonio Pigafetta.
What was Pigafetta’s role in Magellan’s expedition?
Assistant to Ferdinand Magellan and one of the 18 survivors of the expedition out of 239 men.
What is the title of Pigafetta’s recorded observations?
Relazioni in lathe to the primo viaggio di circumnavigazione.
Why is Pigafetta’s account considered important?
It is the most detailed record of Magellan’s voyage, including descriptions of cultures, animals, and geographic locations.
What significant influence did Pigafetta’s work have?
Influenced notable figures such as William Shakespeare and Michel de Montaigne.
What did Pigafetta describe about the natives of the Ladrones Islands?
He described them as poor but skillful, referring to them as ‘great thieves.’
When did Magellan’s fleet reach Samar?
March 16, 1521.
What did Pigafetta call the island where Magellan’s fleet first landed?
The ‘Isle of Zamal.’
What significant discovery did Pigafetta document upon reaching the Philippines?
He discovered the palm tree that produced ‘cochos’ (coconuts) and wine.
What was the first Mass in the Philippines?
Ordered by Magellan on March 31, 1521, attended by local rulers.
What did the Mass on March 31, 1521, signify?
It signified Spanish claims on the land.
Who was baptized by Magellan in Cebu?
Cebu’s ruler and most of Cebu’s inhabitants.
What gift did Magellan give to the queen of Cebu?
An image of the Infant Jesus, which became the Santo Niño of Cebu.
What happened during the Battle of Mactan?
Magellan was killed by Lapulapu’s forces.
What led to the betrayal in Cebu?
The Cebuano king invited the Spaniards to a banquet but ambushed them.
What was a major bias in Pigafetta’s account?
It was favorable to Spanish interests and depicted Filipinos as ‘pagans’ needing conversion.
How did Pigafetta view indigenous practices?
Through a European lens, sometimes misunderstanding local customs.
What economic motivations are revealed in Pigafetta’s writings?
Emphasis on gold and spices, indicating the expedition’s economic motives.
What is the historical significance of Pigafetta’s chronicle?
One of the earliest written records of the Philippines and its people.
True or False: Pigafetta’s account is free from bias.
False.
