spanish colonization

Ferdinand Magellan

Explorer commissioned by Spain to find a new route to the Spice Islands.

Philippines in 1521

Did not exist; named Archipelago of St. Lazarus by Magellan.

Magellan's Cross

a Christian cross planted by Portuguese, and Spanish explorers as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu in

the Philippines on April 14, 1521.

Lapulapu

First native ruler resisting Spanish colonization in Mactan.

Battle of Mactan

Lapulapu led warriors against Magellan, killing him in 1521.

70 years old

Lapulapu's Age during the Battle of Mactan.

Magellan

Killed by Lapulapu with a bamboo lance in 1521.

Spanish Survivors

9 survivors sold as slaves to Chinese merchants by Humabon.

Controversy of Lapulapu

Debates on Lapulapu's appearance and role in the Battle of Mactan.

Antonio Pigafetta

Participant of Magellan's expedition; recorded stories of the Battle of Mactan.

Boholano, Sampong Baha

Allegedly killed Magellan, but honor given to Lapulapu.

Romanticized Hero

Creating an idealized image of a potentially dangerous figure

Traits like flaws, growth, risk-taking, obstacle overcoming, and sacrifice

Characteristics of a Hero

God

Process of indigenous people adopting the Christian faith

Glory

Spain's dominance over Portugal in terms of power and influence

Gold

Gathering of riches, particularly gold, by a nation or individual

Governor-General

Highest-ranking official representing the King in the Philippines

Residencia

Judicial court investigating a governor general before replacement

Visita

Official sent to observe conditions in a colony and report to the King

Royal Audiencia

Advisory body to the Governor General with power to check abuses

Provincial Government

Local government units in the Philippines for administration

Municipal Government

Local government structure with towns headed by Gobernadordcillos

Encomienda System

Spanish system granting rights to collect tributes from assigned areas

Tributo

Tax imposed on Filipinos as a sign of loyalty to the King of Spain

Galleon Trade

Trade route between Manila and Acapulco monopolized by the Spanish

Catálogo alfabético de apellidos

Systematic distribution of family names for natives by Governor General Clavería