Lapulapu

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Lapulapu born?1491
2. When did Lapulapu die?1542
3. Where was Lapulapu born?Mactan Island, an island now part of the Philippines
4. What was Lapulapu known for?Lapulapu was a brave chieftain of Mactan who defeated the Spanish explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, protecting his island.
5. Why did Lapulapu fight against Magellan?He refused to let foreign people take control of his island and wanted to keep his people free.

Chieftain (Datu/Raja): A hereditary leader of a community or tribe in pre-colonial Philippine societies.
Circumnavigation: The complete navigation around the entire world, a primary objective of Magellan's voyage.
Colonization: The establishment, exploitation, and domination of one territory and its people by another, often foreign, power.
Indigenous Agency: The capacity of indigenous peoples to act independently and make their own free choices, often in the face of external pressures.