Readings in Philippine History: Pre-Colonial Philippines Review

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to the pre-colonial Philippines and Magellan's expedition, based on lecture notes from 'Readings in Philippine History'.

Content Analysis

The examination of an author's main argument or point of view within a historical document.

Contextual Analysis

The identification of the historical importance of a historical text.

First Voyage Around the World

Antonio Pigafetta's travelogue, a primary source for the study of pre-colonial Philippines.

Antonio Pigafetta

Author of 'First Voyage Around the World,' a crucial primary source for understanding pre-colonial Philippines.

Ferdinand Magellan

A Portuguese navigator also known as Fernão de Magalhães and Fernando de Magallanes.

March 16, 1521

The date indicated in Antonio Pigafetta's chronicles for Magellan's arrival, using the Spanish Date calendar.

Governor-General Narciso Claveria y Zaldua

The official who decided to skip one day (December 30, 1844, followed by January 01, 1845) to align the Philippines with its Southeast Asian neighbors' calendars.

Las Islas Filipinas

The name given to the islands by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos, honoring Prince Philip, who later became King Philip II.

Archipelago of St. Lazarus

The name given to the islands by Ferdinand Magellan during his navigation.

Zamal (Samar)

The first island sighted by Magellan's fleet, as recorded by Antonio Pigafetta.

Humunu (Homonhon)

The uninhabited island where Magellan decided to anchor for safety and provisions after sighting Zamal.

Limasawa

The island where the first Catholic Mass in the Philippines was celebrated on March 31, 1521.

Lineyte-Samarnon or Binisaya

The correct term for the Austronesian language spoken in Samar and parts of Leyte, often contemporarily referred to as Waray-waray.

Enrique de Malacca

Magellan's slave from Sumatra who communicated with the native inhabitants using the Malay language during the expedition.

Malay language

The language used by Enrique de Malacca to facilitate communication between Magellan's expedition and the native kings.

Cebu (Zzubu)

The island where Rajah Humabon met Magellan and where approximately 800 people were baptized.

Rajah Humabon

The ruler of Cebu who met Magellan and was baptized as Don Charles.

Mactan (Matan)

An island with two principals, Lapulapu and Zula, where Magellan pursued recognition for the Christian king and tribute.

Lapulapu

One of the two principals or lords of Mactan, who engaged Magellan in battle.

Battle of Mactan

A conflict that began at dawn where Magellan's forces (crossbowmen and musketeers) faced native inhabitants using wooden shields, arrows, javelins, spears, stones, and mud.

Sebastian Elcano

The navigator who completed the first circumnavigation around the world after Magellan's death during the Battle of Mactan.