The Colonization of the Philippines

True or False

The Spaniards were not that determined to colonize the Philippines because they wanted the Moluccas Islands more.

• True

• False

True or False

The reduccion system involved the physical restructuring of the native communities.

• True

• False

True or False

The propagation of Christianity was one of the methods employed by the Spaniards in colonizing the Philippines.

• True

• False

True or False

The use of force and violence by the Spanish colonizers were not necessary because the natives warmly accepted them.

• True

• False

True or False

The influence of the Catholic Church increased upon the implementation of the reduccion system.

• True

• False

True or False

The Spaniards attempted to be diplomatic in their interaction with the natives.

• True

• False

True or False

Rebellions were successfully put down because of the "divide and conquer" tactic of the Spaniards.

• True

• False

True or False

Violent confrontations between the natives and the Spaniards were prevented because of baptisms.

• True

• False

True or False

The colonization of the Philippines was motivated by economics, politics, and religion.

• True

• False

True or False

The cross and the cane were the symbols of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

• True

• False