The Coming of Spaniards in Philippines Quiz

What year did Ferdinand Magellan arrive in the Philippines?

• 1492

• 1776

• 1521

• 1600

Who was the leader of the Spanish expedition that first landed in the Philippines?

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

What was the name of the island where Ferdinand Magellan first made contact with the native tribes?

• Palawan

• Boracay

• Homonhon

• Cebu

What was the reaction of the native tribes when they first encountered the Spaniards?

• Indifference, hospitality, and friendship

• Anger, submission, and surrender

• Curiosity, fear, and resistance

• Excitement, acceptance, and cooperation

What were the main goals of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition to the Philippines?

• To find a westward route to the Spice Islands and to spread Christianity

• To search for the lost city of gold

• To establish a trading post for silk and spices

• To conquer and colonize the indigenous people

Who was the datu who led indigenous warriors to defeat Magellan and his crew on April 27, 1521?

• Datu Mangal

• Andres Bonifacio
• Rajah Humabon

• Lapu-Lapu

This ruler of Cebu, along with other rulers, allied with Magellan and the Spanish, hoping to gain an advantage against their rivals.

• Datu Mangan

• Lapu-lapu

• Rajah Sulayman

• Rajah Humabon

Magellan reached the Philippines as he stumbled on Homonhon Island (now Samar) in March 1521, after an arduous 100-day Pacific crossing.

• true

• false

Magellan decided to attack Mactan when Lapu-lapu refused to negotiate and to subject himself to the King of Spain.

• true

• false

Magellan and his crew joined forces with Humabon and won the attack at Mactan after they fought Lapu Lapu and his armed warriors on the beach.

• true

• false