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
Q

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
Q

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
Q

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
Q

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.

A

True

23
Q

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

A

True

24
Q

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

A

False (It matches Limasawa’s topography.)

25
Q

TRUE or FALSE
R.A. 2733 designates Limasawa as the site of the first Mass.

A

True

26
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The planting of the cross symbolized the expedition’s religious intentions.

A

True