Readings in Philippine History

These flashcards contain key vocabulary and definitions related to the readings and historical events discussed in the Philippine history lecture.

Ferdinand Magellan

An explorer known for leading the first expedition to successfully circumnavigate the globe.

Limasawa

The site claimed to be the location of the first Catholic mass in the Philippines.

Butuan

A region established as a kingdom in pre-colonial Philippines; involved in the debate over the location of the first mass.

Trinidad

One of the ships in Magellan's expedition that was captured by the Portuguese.

Victoria

The only ship from Magellan’s expedition to return to Spain after completing the circumnavigation.

National Historical Commission of the Philippines

The agency that sustained the findings that Limasawa is the site of the first Catholic mass.

Mojares Panel

A group that investigated the controversy regarding the location of the first mass in the Philippines.

Dangal ng Bayan

A phrase meaning 'Pride of the Nation,' often used to honor contributions to national history.

Circumnavigate

To travel all the way around something, particularly the Earth.

First Catholic Mass

The mass celebrated for the first time in the Philippines, traditionally credited to Ferdinand Magellan's expedition.