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Content and Textual Analysis of "First Voyage Around The World" by Antonio Pigafetta

This document provides background information and context for analyzing Chapter 3 of Antonio Pigafetta's account of the first voyage around the world. It discusses the objectives of analyzing primary sources from this time period to understand Philippine history. It provides historical context on Portugal and Spain's rivalry in searching for new trade routes in the 15th-16th centuries. It summarizes key events of Magellan's voyage, including the rediscovery of the Philippines in 1521 and Magellan's death in Mactan.

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Content and Textual Analysis of "First Voyage Around The World" by Antonio Pigafetta

This document provides background information and context for analyzing Chapter 3 of Antonio Pigafetta's account of the first voyage around the world. It discusses the objectives of analyzing primary sources from this time period to understand Philippine history. It provides historical context on Portugal and Spain's rivalry in searching for new trade routes in the 15th-16th centuries. It summarizes key events of Magellan's voyage, including the rediscovery of the Philippines in 1521 and Magellan's death in Mactan.

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CONTENT AND TEXTUAL ANALYSIS OF “FIRST

VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD”


BY ANTONIO PIGAFETTA
CHAPTER 3
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Analyze the context, content and perspective of different kinds
of primary sources
• Determine the contribution of different kinds of primary
sources in understanding Philippine history.
• Develop critical and analytical skills with exposure to primary
sources.
• Appreciate the early Filipino civilization and the heroism of
our Filipino ancestors.
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
IN SEARCH OF NEW LANDS
IN SEARCH OF NEW LANDS
IN SEARCH OF NEW LANDS
Pepper Ginger Nutmeg

Onions Garlic
IN SEARCH OF NEW LANDS
• The Portuguese were
a few years ahead of
the Spaniards in the
discovery of new
trade routes.
IN SEARCH OF NEW LANDS
• The end of reconquistas
(wars against the Moors)
in 1492 paved the way
for great voyages
including the discovery
of the New World
(America) for Spain.
IN SEARCH OF NEW LANDS
• After these, remarkable voyages, Portugal and
Spain became keen rivals in colonizing new
lands because of gold, spices, and other
merchandise found in the Orient.
IN SEARCH OF NEW LANDS
• On May 3, 1943,
Pope Alexander VI
issued a papal bull
also known as the
Inter Caetera.
IN SEARCH OF NEW LANDS
• Spanish Zone of
Exploration
- West of the imaginary
line drawn north to south,
100 league west of the
Azores and Cape Verde
Islands
IN SEARCH OF NEW LANDS
• Portugal Zone of
Exploration
- All lands east of the
demarcation line
IN SEARCH OF NEW LANDS
• Treaty of Tordesillas
- Move the demarcation line 370 leagues
west of Cape Verde Islands and still be
guided by the provisions of the papal bull.
IN SEARCH OF NEW LANDS
• In 1505, Magellan, sailed
withy a fleet carrying the first
Portuguese viceroy to the East
Indies in 1506 and from there,
was sent to Malacca in the
Malay Peninsula and the spice
markets of Ambon and Banda
in Western Indonesia.
IN SEARCH OF NEW LANDS
• Magellan proposed
to the king his plan
to travel a westward
route to the
Moluccas.
IN SEARCH OF NEW LANDS
• Magellan
presented his plan
to King Charles I
of Spain and got
his support.
IN SEARCH OF NEW LANDS
• Spurred by the
competition to win against
Portugal in obtaining
high-priced spices, Spain
commissioned Magellan
to find a route to
Moluccas by sailing West.
BACKGROUND
MAGELLAN’S NEW ROUTE TO THE
EAST
MAGELLAN’S NEW ROUTE TO THE
EAST
• Magellan left the port of
San Lucar de Barrameda,
Spain on September 20,
1519 with five ships
namely Trinidad,
Concepcion, Santiago,
San Antonio, and,
Victoria.
MAGELLAN’S NEW ROUTE TO THE EAST

• The expedition
intended to
circumnavigate the
earth in the service
of Spain.
MAGELLAN’S NEW ROUTE TO THE
EAST
• Fr. Pedro de Valderrama- fleet chaplain
• Antonio Pigafetta- chronicler of the expedition
• Duarte Barbosa- Magellan’s brother-in-law
• Enrique- Malay slave acting as interpreter
Magellan’s new route to the EAST

Nov. 29, 1519 March 1520

Rio de Janeiro
Canaries Strait of
Magellan

Pernambuco, Port San


Brazil Julian

Sept. 26, 1519 Dec. 13, 1521 August 1520


BACKGROUND
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES
• March 16, 1521
- They saw the
towering heights of
Samar and named the
island “Islas de San
Lazaro”
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES
• March 17, 1521
- They landed on the
small uninhabited islet of
Humunu (Homonhon)
found at the mouth of
Leyte Gulf and built two
tents for the sick.
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES
• March 18, 1521
- They met nine
natives from the
neighboring island of
Suluan who arrived in
a boat.
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES
• March 28, 1521
- The fleet landed in
Masao, Butuan, Agusan
del Norte or Limasawa,
island in Southern Leyte.
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES
• March 28, 1521
- Rajah Kolambu was
rowed to where the
European where.
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES
• March 29, 1521
- The rajah sealed their
new friendship by means
of kasi-kasi or blood
compact ceremony.
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES
• March 31, 1521
- A mass was held with
Fr. Pedro de Valderrama
officiating.
- Magellan named the
country Islas de San
Lazaro.
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES
• April 7, 1521
- Magellan together with
Rajah Kolambu and the
Spanish and native fleets
landed on Sugbu (Cebu).
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES
• April 7, 1521
- Humabon made a blood
compact with Magellan
after the latter had won
his trust and friendship.
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES
• April 14, 1521
- A mass on the shore of
Cebu was held with Rajah
Humabon and his people
attending the ceremony.
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES

• Rajah Humabon and Datu Zula of Mactan


welcomed the Spaniards but not Lapu-
lapu another chieftain of Mactan.
• Cali Pulacu is Lapu-lapu’s real name
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES
• Lapu-lapu refused to
accept the new political
system and pay tribute.
He decided to break
away from Rajah
Humabon.
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES
• April 27, 1521
- Magellan invaded Mactan.
- He led an army of 60
steel-clad Spaniards in
three vessels and 1,000
Cebuano warrior in 30
boats.
REDISCOVERY OF THE PHILIPPINES
• Magellan was wounded in battle. A poisoned
arrow hit his right leg and then a bamboo spear
struck his face.
• May 1, 1521- the natives of Cebu carried out
the plan to massacre them.
Coming Back to SPAIN

Tidore, San Lucar,


Moluccas Spain

Nov. 8, 1521 Sept. 6, 1522


CONTENT AND CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
CONTENT AND CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS

• Context analysis considers the following:


1. The historical context of source (time and place it was
written and the situation at the time)
2. The author’s background, intent (to the extent
discernable) and authority on the subject
3. The source relevance and meaning today
CONTENT AND CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS

• Content analysis applies appropriate techniques depending on


the type of source (written, oral, visual.
• In the process students will be asked, for example, to identify
the author’s main argument or thesis, compare points of view,
identify biases and evaluate the author’s claim based on the
evidence presented or other available evidence at the time.
FULL TEXT OF THE READING ANTONIO PIGAFETTA. FIRST VOYAGE AROUND THE
WORLD. TAKEN FROM THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. VOL. XXXIII, 1519–1522. EDITED AND
ANNOTATED BY EMMA HELEN BLAIR AND JAMES ALEXANDER ROBERTSON
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