spanish expeditions to the philippines

In a piece of paper,

1. Enumerate the three kingdoms in the European continent who later became the superpowers in exploration.

2. Compare and contrast the Old World and the New World.

3. Discuss the 3G or the 3 goals of the European exploration.

Spanish Expeditions to the Philippines

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3G’s of European Exploration

First G: GOD

• Religion played an important part in the European continent, especially the Christian religion.

• Spreading the Christian faith by force and other means are considered acceptable.

Second G: GOLD

• According to the economic principle called mercantilism, a country’s wealth is limited so he has to get resources from other lands by exploration.

Second G: GOLD

• The country’s wealth is based on the amount of gold and silver reserves.

• Gold and silver were used as currency and trading.

• The more gold and silver, the powerful and rich the country is.

Third G: GLORY

• Monarchs are still in the light of competing with each other.

• Stronger governments and ambitious monarchs built empire abroad.

• Empire = Power

Third G: GLORY

• Individuals are inspired to take on a journey and win a prize of being a “celebrity” in the success of returning back.

What is an Expedition?

• It is also referred as exploration overseas supported by the Spanish government.

• It has 3G as their aim: GOD, GOLD and GLORY.

Ferdinand Magellan

• Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese in the service of the Spanish crown, was looking for a westward route to the to the Spice Islands of Indonesia.

Ferdinand Magellan

• On March 16, 1521, Magellan's expedition landed on Homonhonisland in the Philippines.

• He was the first European to reach the islands.

Ferdinand Magellan

• On April 17, 1521, Magellan sailed to Mactan and ensuing battle killed Magellan by the natives lead by Lapu-Lapu.

Ferdinand Magellan’s Route

Ferdinand Magellan’s Route

• Juan Sebastian de Elcano, the master of ship "Concepcion" took over the command of the expedition after the death of Magellan and captained the ship "Victoria" back to Spain.

Alvaro de Saavedra

• The expedition of 1527 by Saavedra reached the Philippines.

• He wanted to go to Cebu to find the Spaniards left there.

• They were driven away by the strong winds and died while returning to Spain.

Saavedra’s Route

Ruy Lopez de Villalobos

• Villalobos set sail for the Philippines from Navidad, Mexico on November 1, 1542.

• He followed the route taken by Magellan and reached Mindanao on February 2, 1543.

Ruy Lopez de Villalobos• He established

a colony in Sarangani but could not stay long because of insufficient food supply.

• His fleet left the island and landed on Tidore in the Moluccas, where they were captured by the Portuguese.

Ruy Lopez de Villalobos

• Villalobos is remembered for naming our country “Islas Filipinas,” in honor of King Charles’ son, Prince Philip, who later became king of Spain.

Miguel Lopez De Legazpi

• The expedition started in Mexico, not in Spain because of the King’s command to minimize expenses.

• Padre Andres Urdanetawas also commanded to join the expedition.

Miguel Lopez De Legazpi

• On February 13, 1565, Legaspi's expedition landed in Cebu island. After a short struggle with the natives, he proceeded to Leyte, then to Camiguinand to Bohol.

Miguel Lopez De Legazpi

• Legazpi made a blood compact with the chieftain, Datu Sikatunaas a sign of friendship.

• Legaspi was able to obtain spices and gold in Bohol due to his friendship with Sikatuna.

Miguel Lopez De Legazpi

• Establish the first city in the Philippines: Cebu (ciudad de santisimo nombre de jesus)

Miguel Lopez De Legazpi

• Establish the city of Manila: (Most Noble and Ever Loyal City of Manila)

Legazpi’s Tomb in San Agustin Church

GRASPSGRAPS Description

GOAL To trace the different routes that the medieval explorers took by creating a map

ROLE To be a cartographer or map maker

AUDIENCE Global students, Teachers

SITUATION Each student will take the role as a cartographer or map maker of a historical association which was based in Europe. In celebration of the 500 years since the start of Age of Discovery in the medieval period, the commission will present maps containing the routes that the first four explorers took. (Magellan, Columbus, Da Gama and Diaz)

PRODUCT Present a map that the contains the routes and time frame that the first four explorers had in their exploration of the New World

STANDARDS See rubrics

SAMPLE OF THE GRASPS