Quiz on the First Mass in the Philippines

When was the first documented Catholic Mass in the Philippines held?

• March 31, 1521

• April 1, 1521

• March 28, 1521

• March 16, 1521

Who conducted the first Mass in the Philippines?

• Father Pedro de Valderrama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Ruy López de Villalobos

• Antonio Pigafetta

What is the widely believed location of the first Mass?

• Cebu

• Homonhon

• Limasawa

• Butuan

Which historical figure is known for having the most complete account of Magellan's expedition?

• Ruy López de Villalobos

• Gomez

• Father Valderrama

• Antonio Pigafetta

What significant event occurred on March 31, 1521, in relation to the first Mass?

• The birth of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines

• The arrival of Magellan

• The planting of a cross

• The first contact with natives

What was the name of the ruler who befriended Magellan at Mazaua?

• Rajah Lapu-Lapu

• Rajah Humabon

• Rajah Kolambu

• Rajah Siagu

What law was enacted to declare Limasawa a national shrine?

• Republic Act No. 1234

• Republic Act No. 2733

• Republic Act No. 8901

• Republic Act No. 4567

Which island did Magellan's expedition first land on in the Philippines?

• Homonhon

• Limasawa

• Butuan

• Cebu

What was the name of the first mass supposedly held in Bolinao?

• Palm Sunday Mass

• Mass of the Holy Spirit

• Mass of Saint Lazarus

• First Easter Sunday Mass

What was the primary reason for the debate over the location of the first Mass?

• Historical accuracy

• Cultural significance

• Political reasons

• Religious beliefs