Content and
Contextual
Analysis of
Selected Primary
Sources in
the first voyage
round the world of
Ferdinand
Magellan: written
by Antonio
Ferdinand
Ferdinand Magellan (born 1480, Sabrosa or
Magellan
Porto?, Portugal—died April 27, 1521, Mactan,
Philippines) was a Portuguese navigator and
explorer who sailed under the flags of both
Portugal (1505–13) and Spain (1519–21). From
Spain, he sailed around South America,
discovering the Strait of Magellan, and across
the Pacific. Though he was killed in the
Philippines, one of his ships continued westward
to Spain, accomplishing the first
circumnavigation of Earth. The voyage was
successfully terminated by the Basque
navigator Juan Sebastián del Cano.
Antonio
Pigafetta
Antonio Pigafetta was a Venetian
scholar and explorer. He joined
the
expedition to the Spice Islands
led by explorer Ferdinand
Magellan under the flag of King
Charles I of Spain, and after
Magellan's death in the Philippine
Islands, the subsequent voyage
around the world.
Enrique
Enrique of Malacca was the first person to
circumnavigate the globe linguistically—he
traveled so far in one direction (west) that
he came to a land where he could speak to
local leaders and at least one foreign
merchant, likely using Malay, the language
used in regional trade. Enrique may have
also circumnavigated the globe completely,
a full circle of the earth beginning and
ending in Malacca or somewhere in the
modern-day Philippines.
Juan Sebastián Elc
ano
The expedition departed
Spain in 1519 and returned
there in 1522 led by Spanish
navigator
Juan Sebastián Elcano, who
crossed the Indian Ocean
after Magellan's death in the
Philippines
Mollucas
MIsland
agellan sailed,
Francisco Serrão, wa s
part of the first
expedition to the
Moluccas, leaving from
Malacca in 1511.
Island of spices.
Straight of
Magellan
Ladrones
Island
"These people have no
arms, but use sticks,
which have a fish bone at
the end. They are poor,
but ingenious, and great
thieves, and for the sake
of that we called these
three islands the
Isle of
Zama(Samar),Mazzava/Mazaua(Leyt
First Islands that
e)
Magelland reached.
March 31,1521-first mass
in Limasawa a landmark
in the history of
Philippine Christianity.
CebuIsland
April 7, 1521 Magellan Reached the
Island of Cebu. Where he meet
Rajah Humabon and Rajah Zula.
This meeting led to a blood
compact, symbolizing their
newfound alliance. Subsequently,
on April 14, 1521, Rajah Humabon,
his wife, and approximately 500 of
his subjects were baptized into
Christianity
Pre-colonial State
Barangay system and socio-political structures: The
barangay was the primary socio-political unit in pre-
colonial Philippines. Each barangay was headed by a
datu, who exercised leadership and resolved
community issues. This system emphasized kinship
ties and alliances. Understanding this helps illustrate
the societal structures before colonial influences.
Early trade relations with other Asian neighbors: Prior
to Spanish colonization, the Philippines had robust
trade networks with China, India, and other Southeast
Asian nations. This trade introduced cultural
exchanges, such as Indian influences on the script
and Chinese goods in local markets.
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