Exploration of the Philippines

Who was the Portuguese explorer who led the first Spanish expedition to the Philippines?

• Miguel López de Legazpi

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Sebastián del Cano

What was Magellan’s primary goal in his expedition?

• To find a westward route to the Spice Islands

• To conquer the Philippines for Spain

• To establish trade with China

Which Spanish king supported Magellan’s expedition?

• King Philip II

• King Charles I

• King Emmanuel of Portugal

How many ships did Magellan have at the start of his voyage?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

What island did Magellan first see upon reaching the Philippines?

• Cebu

• Samar

• Mindanao

Who was the slave and interpreter that accompanied Magellan?

• Antonio Pigafetta

• Enrique

• Raja Humabon

Where was the first recorded Christian mass in the Philippines held?

• Cebu

• Limasawa

• Mactan

Who was the local chieftain of Cebu that welcomed Magellan?

• Lapulapu

• Raja Humabon

• Raja Kolambu

What was given to Raja Humabon’s wife as a gift from Magellan?

• A golden cross

• An image of Sto. Niño

• A Spanish flag

Who led the native warriors that fought against Magellan in Mactan?

• Raja Sulayman

• Lapulapu

• Raja Tupas