Content and Contextual Analysis of Selected Primary Sources in Philippine History - Pigafetta's Chronicle

Vocabulary flashcards generated from lecture notes covering historical criticism methods, Pigafetta's chronicle of Magellan's voyage, key historical figures, events in the Philippines, and 16th-century European contextual analysis.

External Criticism

The historical analysis method that examines the authenticity of a document or evidence to ensure that the primary source is not fabricated.

Internal Criticism

The historical analysis method that examines the truthfulness of the content of the evidence, taking into consideration the context of its production.

Antonio Pigafetta

An Italian nobleman who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his circumnavigation of the world and served as the chronicler of the voyage.

The First Voyage Around the World by Magellan

The published chronicle written by Antonio Pigafetta containing his firsthand observations and impressions of the Far East and the Visayas.

Ladrones Islands

The name meaning "Islands of the Thieves" given by Pigafetta to three islands, which are presently known as the Marianas Islands.

Uraca

The native term recorded by Antonio Pigafetta for palm wine.

Cocho

The term used by Antonio Pigafetta to refer to the fruit of the palm tree (coconut).

Umai

The native term recorded by Antonio Pigafetta for rice.

Humuno Island (Homonhon)

The island where Magellan's fleet landed and found the first signs of gold, referred to by Pigafetta as the "Watering Place of Good Signs."

Archipelago of St. Lazarus

The name given by Ferdinand Magellan and Pigafetta to Humunu Island and its surrounding nearby islands.

Ballanghai (balangay)

A long boat full of people described by Pigafetta upon arriving in Mazzava/Mazaua.

Raia Siagu

The first king encountered by Ferdinand Magellan at Mazaua/Limasawa

Raia Calambu

The king of Zulaan and Calagan (Butuan and Caragua) and brother of Raia Siagu, described by Pigafetta as the most handsome man he saw, adorned with silk and gold accessories.

Don Charles (Carlos)

The Christian name given to the king of Cebu by Magellan during his baptism on April 14.

Don Fernand (Fernando)

The Christian name given by Magellan to the prince of Cebu, who was the nephew of the king (son of the king's brother).

Christopher

The Christian name given by Magellan to Jehan, the King of Mazavva.

Image of the Infant Jesus

A statue made by Antonio Pigafetta himself that Magellan presented to the queen of Cebu upon her baptism.

Zula

A principal man from the island of Matan (Mactan) who requested help from Magellan to fight Chief Silapulapu.

Silapulapu (Lapulapu)

A chief of Matan (Mactan) who refused to obey the king of Cebu and defeated Magellan in battle.

Battle of Mactan

The engagement on April 26 between $49$ Spanish soldiers led by Magellan and an estimated $1\text{,}500$ islanders of Mactan, resulting in Magellan's death.

Duarte Barbosa

The new captain elected by Magellan's men following Magellan's death in the Battle of Mactan.

Henry

Magellan's slave and interpreter who betrayed the remaining crew by conspiring with the king of Cebu after Magellan's death.

Juan Serrano

A wounded crew member left behind and abandoned in Cebu after the remaining fleet refused to pay his ransom.

Mercantilism

The 16th-century European economic system that measured a kingdom's wealth by its accumulation of bullions, such as gold and silver.

Spice Islands

Islands in Southeast Asia coveted by European empires like Spain and Portugal for control of spices, which were scarce prestige goods in Europe.