Results of Magellan’s voyage

• For the first time, man circumnavigated the world, thereby proving that the Earth is round.
• It made the Europeans aware that the greatest of all oceans lies between the New World and Asia.
• It enhanced geographical knowledge and motivated the Europeans to explore and conquer the Pacific.
• It paved the way for the colonization of the Philippines.

Reasons why the Europeans explored the world.

• GOD -to spread Catholicism around the world.
• GOLD – to be used for production of galleons and more weapons.
• GLOTY – gives power to the country and other countries will fear the super power.

The PHILIPPINES plays a great role in ASIA

• It serves as a bridge between the cultures of EAST and WEST.
• It lies at the crossroads of international air and sea routes.
• It serves as a “BASTION of DEMOCRACY” in Asia.
• It is the ONLY CHRISTIAN nation in Asia.

What makes the Philippines unique?

• RELIGION
• predominantly Catholic with Christian and Muslims etc.
• POLITICAL HISTORY
• first republic in Asia (1898-1901)
• first to experience VOLUNTARY decolonization by a foreign power
• CULTURAL HERITAGE
• Asian
• European
• Latin
• American

What is the best way to appreciate a country?

• to know its culture and tradition
• to visit the place
• to understand its history
• to LIVE in it