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Who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
Who was the chronicler of Magellan’s expedition?
Antonio Pigafetta
Who was the local ruler baptized during Magellan’s stay in Cebu?
Rajah Humabon
What Christian name was given to Rajah Humabon after baptism?
Carlos
Who baptized Rajah Humabon and his family?
Father Pedro Valderrama
What religious artifact did Magellan give to Rajah Humabon’s family?
Santo Niño statue
Where was the first Catholic Mass in the Philippines held?
Limasawa Island
What year was the first Catholic Mass in the Philippines celebrated?
1521
What does the cross planted in Limasawa symbolize?
The beginning of Christianity and Spanish presence
The Blood Compact (Sandugo) was a treaty of:
Friendship and alliance
Between whom was the Blood Compact signed?
Ferdinand Magellan and Rajah Humabon
Antonio Pigafetta is known for:
Writing detailed accounts of Magellan’s voyage
Pedro Valderrama’s role in the expedition was:
Navigator and priest
What new Christian names were given to Rajah Humabon and his wife after their baptism?
Carlos and Juana
Where did Carlos and Juana come from during the baptism of Rajah Humabon and his wife?
From King Charles I and his mother Johanna
Why is the site of the first Mass considered historically significant in Philippine history?
The site of the first Mass is not just about religion; it represents the cultural, spiritual, and colonial crossroads that shaped the Philippines into what it i
