Grade 5 Friday Drill

Why was Magellan's arrival in the Philippines in 1521 considered a turning point in Philippine history?

• It marked the first time Europeans set foot in Southeast Asia.

• It introduced Christianity and set the stage for Spanish colonization.

• It established trade relations between the Philippines and Portugal.

• It led to the end of pre-colonial sultanates.

What was the result of the Battle of Mactan?

• Magellan captured the Philippines

• Magellan defeated Lapu-Lapu

• Magellan was killed by Lapu-Lapu’s forces

• Lapu-Lapu converted to Christianity

What is the primary holy book of Islam, brought to the Philippines by Muslim missionaries?

• Bible

• Torah

• Qur'an

• Vedas

Why is the Battle of Mactan important in Philippine history?

• It marked the start of Spanish colonization.

• It was the first recorded treaty between Filipinos and Europeans.

• It showed Filipino resistance to foreign invaders.

• It unified the islands under one ruler.

Why is Marco Polo’s book significant in world history?

• It was the first map of the Silk Road.

• It inspired European exploration by describing the wealth of Asia.

• It introduced gunpowder to Europe.

• It documented the first circumnavigation of the globe.

Which country sponsored Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage of exploration?

• Portugal

• Italy

• Spain

• England

What was the main motivation for European explorations during the 1400s?

• To spread democracy

• To find new trade routes and resources

• To escape the Black Plague

• To explore unknown planets

Which of the following was NOT a motivation for European exploration?

• Expanding knowledge of the world

• Ending slavery

• Spreading Christianity

• Gaining wealth

What was the title of the book that described Marco Polo’s travels?

• The Travels of Magellan

• The Travels of Marco Polo

• The Venetian Explorer

• Across the Silk Road

What role did Magellan’s expedition play in the Age of Exploration?

• It was the first to map the Americas.

• It spread to European colonies in Africa.

• It proved the world was round and interconnected.

• It discovered Australia and Antarctica.