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• What are the learning outcomes for Module 2: Controversies and Conflicting Views in Philippine History?

  • Formulate arguments using primary sources
  • Compare and contrast different accounts on a debatable historical issue
• What is the title of Unit 1 in Module 2?

  Site of the First Easter Sunday Mass: Butuan or Limasawa?
• Who painted the artwork titled "First Mass of Limasawa"?

  Carlos “Botong” Francisco
• What law was passed in 1960 regarding the site of the first Easter Sunday Mass?

  Republic Act No. 2733
• What does Republic Act No. 2733 declare about the site in Magallanes, Limasawa Island?

  It is declared a national shrine to commemorate the birth of Christianity in the Philippines.
• What is the purpose of preserving historical monuments and landmarks at the site declared by Republic Act No. 2733?


  To maintain them as national historical monuments and landmarks.
• Who is responsible for the supervision and control over the reconstruction and preservation of the site and monuments?

  The National Planning Commission
• When was Republic Act No. 2733 enacted?

  June 19, 1960
• What significant event does the site in Limasawa commemorate?

  The first Catholic Mass in the Philippines
• What are the key characteristics of the place where the first mass was held according to Antonio Pigafetta's account?

  • High land near Zamal (Samar)
  • Uninhabited island for security and rest
  • Presence of fresh water and abundant food sources
• On what date did Antonio Pigafetta and his crew arrive at the high land?

  March 16, 1521
• What did the captain-general order when the boat with nine men approached?


  No one should move or say a word without his permission.
• What items did the captain-general give to the local men as a sign of courtesy?

  Red caps, mirrors, combs, bells, ivory, and bocasine.
• What did the local men present to the captain-general in return for his gifts?

  Fish, a jar of palm wine, figs, and coconuts.
• What are the uses of coconuts as described by Antonio Pigafetta?

  • Source of food (meat and water)
  • Production of wine and vinegar
  • Material for making cord and powder
• How do the locals produce wine from the coconut tree?

  By boring a hole into the heart of the palm and collecting the distilled liquor.
• What is the significance of the marrowy substance found inside the coconut?

  It can be eaten fresh and used to make bread.
• How do the locals make oil from coconuts?

  By allowing the marrowy substance and water to putrefy and then boiling it.
• What did the locals do to make vinegar from coconuts?

  They allowed the water to putrefy and then placed it in the sun.
• How did the locals use the coconut water after it was collected?

  It was consumed fresh and could congeal into a solid form.
• What did the captain-general do to honor the local people?

  He took them to his ship to show them his merchandise.
• What was the name of the island where the crew first found signs of gold?

  Humunu (now Homonhon)
• What did the crew name the area where they found fresh water and gold signs?

  Acquada da li buoni Segnali ("the great Watering-place of Good Signs")
• How many degrees of latitude toward the Arctic Pole did the islands lie according to Pigafetta?

  10 degrees
• What did the captain-general do when he fell into the sea?

  He caught hold of the clew-gamet of the mainsail.
• What did the captain-general do to establish friendly relations with the king?

  He offered gifts and expressed a desire to be brothers.
• What did the king give to the captain-general during their meeting?

  Three porcelain jars covered with leaves and full of raw rice, and two large dorado fish.
• What was the captain-general's response to the king's offer of a large bar of gold?

  He thanked the king but did not accept it.
• What items did the captain-general show to the king to impress him?

  • Cloth of various colors
  • Linen
  • Coral ornaments
  • Artillery
• How did the natives react to the captain-general's display of artillery?

  They were greatly frightened and tried to jump out of the ship.
• What did the captain-general give to the king as a gift?

  A garment of red and yellow cloth and a fine red cap
• What does "casi casi" mean in the context of the captain-general's message to the king?

  It means "brother" or a desire for brotherhood
• How did the captain-general demonstrate his military strength to the king?

  By showing him armed men and discharging artillery
• What was the king's reaction to the captain-general's display of military power?

  The king was rendered almost speechless
• How many armed men did the captain-general claim to have on each ship?

  Two hundred armed men
• What did the captain-general show the king to explain his journey?

  His sea-chart and compass
• What was the significance of the captain-general wanting to send two of his men with the king?

  It was to establish a relationship and show goodwill
• What did the king do when the captain-general and his men reached the shore?

  The king raised his hands toward the sky
• What did the king provide for the captain-general and his men during their visit?

  Pork and a large jar filled with wine
• How did the drinking ceremony between the king and the captain-general signify friendship?


  They raised their clasped hands towards the sky before drinking