Quiz on Philippine Historical Events

Which two locations are primarily debated as the site of the First Mass in the Philippines?

• Limasawa and Masao

• Cebu and Manila

• Mactan and Butuan

• Samar and Leyte

Antonio Pigafetta’s account of the voyage of Magellan serves as a:

• Secondary source

• Fictional story

• Primary source

• Oral tradition

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) officially recognizes the First Mass site as:

• Masao, Butuan

• Limasawa, Leyte

• Cebu City

• Samar Island

Which historian first argued that the First Mass was held in Butuan?

• Fr. Miguel Bernad

• Gregorio Zaide

• Fr. Francisco Colín

• Fr. Pablo Pastells

What type of evidence is used to determine the actual site of the First Mass?

• Political evidence

• Archaeological and documentary evidence

• Artistic interpretation

• Oral literature

The controversy over the First Mass teaches that:

• Historical facts are final

• Primary sources can yield multiple interpretations

• History has only one truth

• Local stories are unreliable

The purpose of Magellan’s voyage in 1521 was mainly to:

• Colonize the Philippines

• Circumnavigate the world and spread Christianity

• Conquer Asia

• Search for gold

Which of the following statements reflects critical historical thinking?

• “Pigafetta’s map is absolute proof.”

• “Interpretations must consider geography, translation, and context.”

• “Local tradition is always wrong.”

• “Modern historians are biased.”

The First Mass debate shows that historians must:

• Rely only on Spanish chronicles

• Compare sources and weigh evidence carefully

• Follow government statements only

• Avoid conflicting accounts

What was the outcome of NHCP’s 2021 investigation?

• Butuan recognized as the site

• Both sites declared correct

• Limasawa reaffirmed as the official site

• The issue was left unresolved