Magellan Expedition
Who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
Where did Legazpi establish the first permanent Spanish settlement in the Philippines?
Cebu
Who wrote "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas"?
Antonio de Morga
What was the name of the strait discovered by Magellan at the southern tip of South America?
The Strait of Magellan
The Legazpi expedition was the first Spanish expedition to reach the Philippines.
False (The first was Magellan's expedition in 1521)
What is the primary focus of "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas"?
The book focuses on the early years of Spanish rule in the Philippines.
How many ships set sail on Magellan’s expedition?
Five ships
In what year did Miguel López de Legazpi’s expedition arrive in the Philippines?
1565
What does the title "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas" translate to in English?
"Events in the Philippine Islands"
What was the name of the only ship that completed the circumnavigation and returned to Spain?
The Victoria
Miguel López de Legazpi successfully established a friendly alliance with local rulers in Cebu.
True
What position did Antonio de Morga hold in the Philippines?
He was a Spanish official and historian.
Who took over the leadership of the expedition after Magellan’s death?
Juan Sebastián Elcano
The Legazpi expedition only consisted of soldiers and sailors.
False (It also included missionaries and other settlers)
In what language was the original "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas" written?
Spanish