The Battle of Mactan

Who was Lapu-Lapu's main opponent in the Battle of Mactan?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Diego Silang

• Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

• Juan de Salcedo

What year did the Battle of Mactan take place?

• 1542

• 1530

• 1521

• 1519

What was the primary reason for the conflict at Mactan?

• Resistance to Spanish colonization and conversion efforts.

• Desire for trade with other islands.

• Dispute over land ownership among local tribes.

• Competition for resources with neighboring villages.

Which European country did Ferdinand Magellan represent?

• Portugal

• Italy

• Spain

• France

What was the outcome of the Battle of Mactan for Magellan?

• Magellan was defeated and killed.

• Magellan established a new trade route.

• Magellan retreated successfully without losses.

• Magellan won and became a local leader.

How did Lapu-Lapu's forces manage to defeat Magellan's troops?

• Magellan's troops retreated due to lack of supplies.

• Lapu-Lapu's forces used advanced weaponry to overpower Magellan's troops.

• Lapu-Lapu's forces defeated Magellan's troops by using superior numbers, local knowledge, and guerrilla tactics.

• Lapu-Lapu's forces had better training and discipline than Magellan's troops.

What was the significance of the Battle of Mactan in Philippine history?

• It led to the unification of various Filipino tribes.

• It marked the beginning of Spanish rule in the Philippines.

• It symbolized the resistance of Filipinos against foreign colonization.

• It was a decisive victory for the Spanish forces.

Who is considered a national hero in the Philippines due to the Battle of Mactan?

• Aguinaldo

• Bonifacio

• Rizal

• Lapu-Lapu

What type of weapons did Lapu-Lapu's warriors use in the battle?

• Swords and cannons

• Bows and arrows

• Firearms and grenades

• Spears, bolos, and shields.

How did the local population react to the arrival of Magellan and his men?

• The local population ignored Magellan and his men completely.

• Everyone in the local population was hostile towards Magellan.

• The local population welcomed Magellan with a grand feast.

• The local population had mixed reactions, with some being friendly and others hostile.