WorksheetsQUIZ #2 ANTONIO PIGAFETTA
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 24mins
Who was Antonio Pigafetta?
A Portuguese explorer
A Spanish king
A Venetian scholar born in Vicenza
A Venetian scholar born in Vicenza
What was the document 'First Voyage Around the World' about?
Vasco da Gama's expeditions
Marco Polo's adventures
Magellan's travels
Columbus' discoveries
Why did Antonio Pigafetta write the document?
To prove the world was round
To find a western trade route to the Moluccas
To discover new lands
To conquer territories
What was the significance of the Ladrones Islands in Pigafetta's account?
They were where Pigafetta wrote his observations in the Far East
They were the final destination of the voyage
They were where the crew faced a mutiny
They were where the crew found a treasure
Who was the Chief of Mactan that refused to obey the King of Spain?
Rajah Siagu
Cilapulapu (Lapu-Lapu)
Rajah Humabon
Rajah Calambu
What did Magellan order to be brought with nails and crowns in place after the Mass in Mazaua?
A crown
A sword
A flag
A cross
Who succeeded Magellan as commander of the expedition?
Rajah Siagu
Juan Sebastian Elcano
Rajah Humabon
Rajah Calambu
What was the socio-cultural significance mentioned in Pigafetta's account?
Religious practices
Treatment of the crew by the locals
Economic significance
Political customs
What did Pigafetta's writings account for in the pre-colonial Philippines?
The earliest democracy
The most advanced civilization
The largest empire
The purest pre-colonial society
According to scholar Theodore Cachey Jr., what was the intent of Pigafetta's travelogue?
To promote colonization
To criticize the native cultures
To hide the truth
To marvel at what it encounters
What did Pigafetta's journal serve as evidence for?
The existence of aliens
The roundness of the Earth
The presence of mythical creatures
The flatness of the Earth
What did Magellan discover during the expedition?
A peaceful sea (Pacific Ocean)
A new continent
A hidden treasure
A lost city
What did Pigafetta's account help researchers and students understand?
The future of space travel
The history of ancient Rome
The mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle
The context and content of the Magellan expedition
What was the main contribution of Pigafetta's document in understanding Philippine history?
It painted an accurate picture of the native way of life
It proved the existence of Atlantis
It revealed the secrets of the pyramids
It predicted the future of the Philippines
What did Pigafetta's journal reveal about the Filipinos' response to Magellan's arrival?
They immediately surrendered
They joined forces with the Spanish
They welcomed him with open arms
They resisted Spanish occupation for years
Where did the troops of Magellan land on March 18, 1521?
(a)
Who was the Rajah whom Magellan made a blood compact with?
(a)
He was the chief of Mactan who refused to obey the King of Spain?
(a)
In this place, Magellan ordered the chaplain to preside over a mass on March 31, 1521.
(a)
He succeeded Magellan as the commander of the expedition.
(a)
Explain the relevance and contribution of the document in understanding Philippine History. Justify your answer. (5 sentences only)
