GEN 004 Reviewer

In which year did Pigafetta join Magellan’s expedition?

• 1518

• 1519

• 1520

What was the key event that led to Magellan’s death, as described in Pigafetta’s account?

What form of government did the Tagalog have before Spanish colonization?

• A loose confederation of villages ruled by Datus (chiefs)

• A democratic council of elders

• A centralized monarchy

What was the significance of the ship Victoria in Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?

• It was the only ship that completed the first circumnavigation of the globe

• It was the ship that first reached the Philippines

• It was the ship that was destroyed during the Battle of Mactan

How did the 'Kartilya ng Katipunan' contribute to the organization of the revolution?

• It created a system of governance for the Katipunan

• It provided a detailed military plan to overthrow Spanish rule

• It inspired unity and collective action among members of the Katipunan

Who wrote the 'Kartilya ng Katipunan'?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Jose Rizal

• Emilio Jacinto

What was the primary form of economy for the Tagalog people before the Spanish arrived?

• Agriculture, fishing, and trade

• Industrial manufacturing

• Mining of precious metals

How did Pigafetta describe the native people he encountered in the Philippines?

• As primitive and uncivilized

• As friendly and open to trade

• As hostile and warlike

Why are primary sources important to historians?

• They provide firsthand, original evidence

• They are always factual and unbiased

• They offer interpretations of events

What is the primary purpose of studying history?

• To memorize dates and events

• To glorify past leaders

• To understand the past and its impact on the present