Site of the First Mass in the Philippines Flashcards
It has a rich history that dates
back to the early 16th century
and it’s famous for being the site
of the first Catholic Mass
Limasawa
When did the first Catholic Mass took place ?
On Easter Sunday, March 31, 1521
It is considered the first treaty of friendship between
Filipinos and Spaniards.
Blood Compact
Original name of this tadpole-
shaped island.
Sarangani Island,
“Mazaua”
Magellan and his crew
landed on Limasawa and
were welcomed by the
__________ and ____________.
Rajah Kolambu and Rajah Siagu
During the mass, Magellan planted a cross on the
island’s highest hill, now known as ________________.
Magallanes Shrine
During the mass, Magellan planted a cross on the
island’s highest hill, now known as Magallanes Shrine. True or False?
True
He was the pilot of the Victoria, one of the ships in
Magellan’s fleet.
Francisco Albo
His logbook provides valuable navigational data that helps support the claim that Limasawa was the site of the first mass in the Philippines.
Francisco Albo
What are three (3) key points from Albo’s logbook that favors Limasawa.
Navigational data
Latitude
Description of the Island
Albo’s logbook records the course changes
and distances sailed by the fleet. True or False?
True
Accordingly, after leaving Homonhon, they
sailed westward for about ____ leagues before reaching the island where the first mass was held.
20
Albo recorded the latitude of the island
where the first mass was held as _______________ .
9 1/2 Degrees North
What is the Latitude of Limasawa?
9.92 Degrees North
Albo described the island as being _______ and ________, which matches the description of Limasawa.
Small and Uninhabited
