Topic 1: FIRST CIRCUMNAVIGATION Flashcards
Who chronicled the first voyage around the world?
Antonio Pigafetta
Who led the first circumnavigation of the globe but died during the voyage?
Ferdinand Magellan
What was the name of the Philippine island reached by the expedition on March 16, 1521?
Zamal (Samar)
Which battle led to Magellan’s death?
Battle of Mactan
Who was the Cebu ally baptized as a Christian on April 14, 1521?
Rajah Humabon
Who was the chaplain and baptizer of the expedition?
Padre Pedro de Valderrama
Which explorer completed the first circumnavigation of the world after Magellan’s death?
Juan Sebastián Elcano
What was the main goal of Magellan’s voyage?
To find a westward route to the Spice Islands
What significant geographical feature did the expedition discover?
The Strait of Magellan
What was the name of the interpreter who accompanied the expedition?
Enrique of Malacca
What year did Magellan’s expedition begin?
1519
What year did Magellan’s expedition end?
1522
What period of history is associated with Magellan’s expedition?
Age of Discovery
What did Magellan’s circumnavigation prove about the Earth?
The Earth is round and circumnavigable
What was Pigafetta’s nationality?
Italian
Which island was the location of the first Christian mass in the Philippines?
Mazaua
Who sponsored Magellan’s expedition?
King Charles I of Spain
Which island did Magellan and his crew reach on April 7, 1521?
Zzubu (Cebu)
What was the first major ocean crossed during Magellan’s voyage?
Pacific Ocean