First Voyage Around the World by Magellan by Antonio Pigafetta

Vocabulary flashcards covering key historical figures, ships, events, and terminology from Ferdinand Magellan's expedition and Antonio Pigafetta's chronicle.

Antonio Pigafetta

Italian nobleman chronicler who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his circumnavigation and authored 'First Voyage Around the world by Magellan'.

Ferdinand Magellan

Explorer best known for leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the world, discovering the Strait of Magellan, and being the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean.

Trinidad

Magellan's flagship, described as the best and least expensive ship among the five ships in the expedition.

Victoria

The only ship out of Magellan's five-ship fleet to return to Spain and complete the first circumnavigation of the globe.

San Antonio

The expedition ship that deserted in the Strait of Magellan in November 1520 and returned to Spain in May 1521.

Concepción

The expedition ship scuttled in the Philippines in May 1521.

Santiago

The expedition ship wrecked in a storm at the Santa Cruz River in May 1520.

Zamal

The island reached by Magellan and his fleet on March 16, 1521, where they had their first interaction with native inhabitants two days later.

Humunu Island

The island where Magellan's fleet found the first signs of gold and which led to naming the islands St. Lazarus.

Ballangahai (Balangay)

A longboat full of people, two of which were reported seen by Pigafetta near Mazzava/Mazaua on March 25, 1521.

Raia Siagu

The leader of the Balangay who exchanged gifts with Magellan and introduced him to his brother Raia Calambu.

Raia Calambu

King of Zuluan and Calagan (Butuan and Caragua) and brother of Raia Siagu who offered to pilot Magellan's fleet to Cebu.

Strait of Magellan

A navigable sea passage discovered by Ferdinand Magellan that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Blood Compact

A ceremonial agreement performed on April 8, 1521, between Magellan's men, the King of Cebu, and other principal men of Cebu.

King of Cebu

Local ruler who initially demanded tribute from Magellan, participated in a blood compact, and was baptized as a Christian on April 14, 1521.

Silapulapu (Lapulapu)

The chief of Matan (Mactaan) who resisted Spanish forces, leading to a battle in which Ferdinand Magellan was killed.

Duarte Barbosa

The officer elected as the new captain of the expedition following Ferdinand Magellan's death in Mactan.