Jonalyn R.

Bustamante
BSOA 4-1P

1. Before reading the journal of Antonio Pigafetta, what are your first impressions about a.
Ferdinand Magellan b. Lapu-Lapu c. Battle of Mactan? Give 2 each (overall, six).

A. Ferdinand Magellan

First and foremost, whenever I hear the names Ferdinand or Magellan, I immediately
picture him as the man who fought against Lapu-Lapu in the Battle of Mactan hundreds of years
ago. Second, remembering his name makes me think of how our islands in the Visayas region
were found. He and his team were in charge of bringing and establishing Christianity in the
nation. He also makes me think of the Magellan Cross, which I visited with my family when we
were on vacation in Cebu City. He is a well-known circumnavigator who is hunting for some
spices.

B. Lapu-Lapu

I always had a preconceived notion of Lapu-Lapu as the one who, of course, fought
Magellan at the Battle of Mactan. He was the one who stood up against his king Raja Humabon
and was regarded as an early national hero who battled for the Filipino people.

C. Battle of Mactan

When I hear the phrase "Battle of Mactan," my mind immediately conjures up images of
a bloody conflict between two regarded as heroes, a battle for trade goods such as gold and iron,
sets of food, live animals, cotton for clothing and weaving, and new spices, a conflict fought over
an island, a savage conflict fought for dominance and power, and I am also confident that it is
one of the most significant moments in Philippine history.

2. In this excerpt, what style of writing Pigafetta utilized? In your words, how did the
chronicler illustrate the following: a. gold b. coconuts c. clothing/dresses d.
societies/communities?

Pigafetta used a narrative writing approach, as can be seen from his journal entries. He
introduced the Captain-General, who is Ferdinand Magellan, at the beginning of the passage and
made sure to list the scenarios accurately, including the dates. In addition, he identified the
participants, including Raja Humabon, Zulu, and Cilapulapu. He also distinguished the locations
and islands that their team visited. He then described the events based on what he saw and what
he believed to be true. He was exceptional for writing the excerpt in a straightforward manner.He
then really made it a smooth and concise one even though some of the words are misspelled,
there were also some grammatically incorrect phrases, I also noticed some typographical errors
but in totality are still understandable.

A. Gold

Pigafetta used the word "gold" to represent a valued medium of exchange for all people,
particularly for communities. When exchanging items like metals, ammunition, and spices,
gold was often utilized as payment or a medium of exchange. If someone wishes to purchase
and possess something, they should shell out a significant amount of gold for it due to its
high value. Gold was additionally given as a gift or present to mark the beginning of a
relationship or friendship between two rulers or even two nations. The sample also
demonstrated how gold is employed as ornamentation for people's clothing, jewelry, plates,
earrings, accessories, and even their weaponry.

B. Coconuts

Pigafetta illustrated how coconuts were once a prized possession for them. They were
traded for other goods if they formed alliances with nearby islands, and there are many
different ways to employ them. He gave examples of the various items you can produce from
palm trees and of course the coconut itself, which he claimed was the tree's fruit. He wrote an
entire paragraph on coconuts, including how to create milk, powder, wine, vinegar, bread,
oil, and even coconut water, which was utilized and thought to be a sort of medicine and
healing for those who are ill and injured.He also stated that people get almost everything
from the palm tree, assuming two palm trees can provide and support families of 10 people
and these trees could last up to a century.

C. Clothing and Dresses

There are people living near the island who have holes [earrings] in their ears so large
that they can pass their arms through them," the chronicler wrote, illustrating the various
clothing and dresses worn back then. "and some of them are attractive, such as the
 queen's gown. He was so taken aback by how people dressed that he went into great
detail in his journal about it. He saw that some people were naked, some were dressed in
soft clothing, some were dressed only to cover their private parts, some had tattoos and
body paint, some were armored with knives and daggers, and majestic people were
dressed in cotton and silk, much like the king and queen, who wore white and black
clothing and a tiara made of palm leaves to match.
D. Societies and Communities

Along the way, Pigafetta and his captain-general encountered various towns, tribes, and
societies. He found amusement in the various cultural customs that were apparent in those
communities. He used the people's attire, tattoos, beliefs, and traditions to illustrate the
diversity of the population that he had observed.3. What were the cultural practices
Pigafetta wrote down that are still existing today (cite 2 examples and explain) and are
now discontinued or extinct (give 2 examples and explain)?

A. Existing

The act of "Baptism" is one example of a cultural practice that is still practiced today; in
the excerpt, Pigafetta described how they convinced the king to become a Christian and
undergo the Baptism or Christening. Additionally, he explained how it was done and what
practices you should keep in mind after becoming a Christian. Even today, Christians and
Catholics still follow these practices.

Another illustration is the custom of chewing leaves as gum, candy, or herbal medicine.
Some natives were chewing fruit and leaves when the chronicler noticed them. "These people
are constantly chewing a fruit," he wrote. ", "They chew it thoroughly, mix it with a little
lime, and then spit it out. These customs, which the Lumads refer to as mama or maman, are
still in use today in the Province of Ilocos and the Province of Cordillera.

B. Extinct

The "pakikipagsanduguan" or "sandugo," the act of compacting one's blood by cutting

oneself with a dagger and using the blood as a mix for wine then drinking it between people
who vowed themselves to brotherhood as one blood/one family, has been abandoned. It is
now extinct because communicating and creating strong relationships do not require cutting
yourself and losing blood; all you need to do is set aside time and meet people.

The act of firing ammunition and artillery when approaching a new island or when
traveling to a new land is another cultural practice that is thought to be extinct. Those people
had a welcoming tradition that included firing, which was seen as a sign of awe, respect, and
recognition. Today, it is viewed as a danger, against the law, and completely unnecessary
because it will make people frightened, which could cause panic and confusion.

4. In one paragraph, how Pigafetta portrayed Magellan as a. LEADER b.

SOLDIER c. PERSONALITY?

A. Leader

Pigafetta characterized Magellan as a wise, neighborly, great leader, one who provided
for his subjects, saying that "He withstood hunger better than all the others.". He put his own
life in danger so that his soldiers could return to the boat and find safety. To get his people to
turn around and flee, he offered up one of his own. Being confident in his decision to save his
men, he fell to the ground with dignity.

B. Soldier

Magellan was described by Antonio as an honorable, loyal, and honest soldier who never
wavered from his duty. He cherished his fellow soldiers just as much as his passion for
navigation.

C. Personality

He ensured that Magellan appears to be an inquisitive navigator, the only one who
understands the sea, directions, and trading more than anyone else, which ultimately led to
his death. He portrayed Magellan as a persuasive and amiable person.
 5. Compare your #1 impressions to Pigafetta's account, especially the Battle of
Mactan. What are your 3 differences you see between yours and the chronicler? Do you
sympathize with Magellan's fate and strengthen your admiration on Lapu-Lapu?
Explain your answers.

Magellan's leadership and how I believed he won the battle of Mactan are where my
impressions and Pigafetta's account diverge. Because of his bravery and commitment to
achieving his goal of circumnavigating the globe, Magellan has earned my respect as a very
capable leader. Due to the significant contributions Magellan's voyage around the globe made to
our geographic understanding, I can say that he was both a good and bad leader. He lacks a good
fighting style, though, when it comes to being a soldier or in combat. His first major error at the
Battle of Mactan was turning down the assistance of the two chiefs. In the conflict, Magellan and
his allies lost. Magellan perished. The Battle of Mactan is frequently portrayed in movies and
artwork as a bloody conflict between Filipinos and Spaniards of roughly equal strength, which
the Filipinos ultimately prevailed in due to their ardent love of independence. In actuality, it was
a terrible war for Magellan and his crew. Leaving for Spain was the Portuguese man Magellan.
Given that Spain and Portugal were rivals, it was not surprising that Magellan's crew was almost
exclusively made up of Spaniards who disliked him. Consider the challenge of persuading 270
people to join you on a three-year voyage around the globe. Even though it would be
challenging, Magellan almost always led his crew. It would have taken strong leadership to
circumnavigate the planet, find the Spice Islands, and return to Spain if Magellan hadn't been
destroyed. Lapu-lapu is one of many Filipino heroes who fiercely fought for our freedom, and I
admire him for doing so. However, he is treated with little respect, much like many other heroes
who also fought against Spanish colonization. A legacy of liberty was left to us by Datu Lapu-
Lapu. He accomplished it thanks to his extraordinary courage and love for his native land. I wish
the same for today's Filipinos. Our rights are frequently the subject of battles. Corruption and
poverty must be eliminated.
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