FIRST VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD

1. What is the primary reason of the author in writing the document?

The reason why Pigafetta write the document is he intended to document his journey
around the world. He wanted to go through everything that had occurred and that he had
experienced. Pigafetta work is significant not just as a source of information regarding the
voyage, but also as a first Western description of the Philippines' people and languages.

2. What specific information of importance is provided in the text? Explain its

importance to the understanding of Philippine history.
Studying Philippine history is essential because you must study and know what
happened in the past in order to appreciate the country's future and current position. The
history of the Philippines is one of the most fascinating in Asia.

3. What is your personal evaluation on the impact of the document in the understanding
of the 16th century people and their culture in the islands?
Various papers have been utilized to decipher various travels around the world that
resulted in the discovery of specific islands. Especially authors like Pigafetta, who have
contributed to our understanding of the world, such as Magellan's idea that the earth is round.
Furthermore, these texts shed light on essential components that sparked exploration in the 16th
century and influenced the people's culture. The relevance of these writings, in my opinion, is to
enlighten, persuade, and entertain people by revealing how cultures developed.