Spanish Colonization of the Philippines

What were the Moluccas also known as in the 16th century?

• The Pearl Islands

• The Gold Islands

• The Silk Islands

• The Spice Islands

Which king rejected Ferdinand Magellan's plan for an expedition to the Moluccas?

• King Emmanuel of Portugal

• King Charles I of Spain

• King Philip II of Spain

• King Ferdinand of Aragon

When did Ferdinand Magellan's expedition set sail from Spain?

• November 28, 1520

• April 7, 1521

• September 20, 1519

• March 6, 1521

Who was the first Filipino encountered by the Spaniards during Magellan's expedition?

• Raja Sulayman

• Raja Humabon

• Raja Kolambu

• Lapulapu

What did Magellan name the island where the first Christian mass was celebrated in the Philippines?

• Islet of Homonhon

• Archipelago of St. Lazarus

• Island of Masao

• Island of Limasawa

Who refused to embrace Christianity and pay tribute to Spain, leading to a battle with Magellan?

• Raja Kolambu

• Raja Sulayman

• Lapulapu

• Raja Humabon

Which ship was the only one able to return to Spain after Magellan's expedition?

• Antonio

• Concepcion

• Santiago

• Victoria

Who led the expedition to colonize the Philippines in 1559?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

• Ruy Lopez de Villalobos

• Juan de Salcedo

What was the name given to the archipelago in honor of King Philip II of Spain?

• Felipinas

• Manila

• Luzon

• Philippines

When did Legazpi establish the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines?

• June 24, 1571

• May 19, 1571

• April 27, 1565

• February 13, 1565