Topic 6: FIRST CATHOLIC MASS Flashcards

1
Q

The two debated locations of the first Catholic Mass in the Philippines.

A

Butuan and Limasawa

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2
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The official site of the first Catholic Mass as recognized by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

A

Limasawa

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3
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A key argument of the Butuan tradition supporting their claim.

A

Oral tradition and chronicles

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4
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The captain who provided a log supporting Limasawa as the site of the first Mass.

A

Francisco Albo

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5
Q

The personal chronicler of Ferdinand Magellan who recorded the first Mass.

A

Antonio Pigafetta

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6
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The event marking the first Catholic Mass in the Philippines.

A

Magellan’s expedition in 1521

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7
Q

The argument by Limasawa proponents based on geographical evidence.

A

Pigafetta’s description aligns with Limasawa’s latitude and topography.

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8
Q

The act commemorated at the site of the first Mass.

A

Planting of the cross

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9
Q

The two kings present during the first Mass according to Pigafetta.

A

Rajah Colambu and Rajah Siaui

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10
Q

The law designating Limasawa as the site of the first Mass.

A

R.A. 2733

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11
Q

The year the National Historical Commission reaffirmed Limasawa’s designation.

A

2020

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12
Q

The island’s shape, as described by Pigafetta, that supports Limasawa’s claim.

A

Tadpole-shaped

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13
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The ruling body that conducted trips to analyze the claims of Butuan and Limasawa.

A

National Historical Commission of the Philippines

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14
Q

The opposing scholar who defended Butuan’s claim using Pigafetta’s accounts.

A

Celedonio Resurrecion

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15
Q

The historical work of Blair and Robertson that influenced the Limasawa tradition.

A

The Philippine Islands

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16
Q

The century when Butuan’s claim first gained prominence.

A

19th century

17
Q

The cultural significance of Butuan despite the Limasawa ruling.

A

A thriving pre-colonial kingdom

18
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The first Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held in Cebu.

A

False (It was held in Limasawa.)

19
Q

TRUE or FALSE
Pigafetta’s account included the presence of a river at the Mass site.

A

False (Butuan is a riverine area, but Pigafetta did not mention a river.)

20
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The National Historical Commission’s decision is based on oral tradition.

A

False (It is based on historical and geographical evidence.)

21
Q

TRUE or FALSE
Both kings present at the first Mass were from Butuan.

A

False (They were visitors to Mazaua, now identified as Limasawa.)

22
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The first Mass took place during Magellan’s 1521 expedition.

23
Q

TRUE or FALSE
Butuan was a significant settlement even before the arrival of the Spaniards.

24
Q

TRUE or FALSE
Pigafetta’s description of the Mass site matches Butuan’s topography.

A

False (It matches Limasawa’s topography.)

25
TRUE or FALSE R.A. 2733 designates Limasawa as the site of the first Mass.
True
26
TRUE or FALSE The planting of the cross symbolized the expedition’s religious intentions.
True