Quiz on Historical Accounts of the Philippines

Who sent a message to the captain-general requesting assistance against chief Cilapulapu?

• Juan de Plasencia

• Antonio Pigafetta

• Zula

• The Christian king

What was the outcome of the battle fought on April 27, 1521?

• The captain-general was killed

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• The natives were defeated

• The captain-general was victorious

What did the captain-general offer to the natives if they recognized the king of Spagnia?

• Weapons and training

• Gold and silver

• Land and resources

• Friendship and protection

What was the primary role of the 'datos' among the Tagalog people?

• To serve as warriors

• To educate the youth

• To govern and lead

• To trade with foreigners

What was the consequence for a subject who offended a chief?

• They were severely punished

• They were ignored

• They were exiled

• They were rewarded

What was the term used for the commoners in Tagalog society?

• Maharlica

• Barangay

• Aliping namamahay

• Aliping sa guiguilir

What did the nobles, or maharlicas, not have to pay to the dato?

• Fines for offenses

• Labor for the chief

• Land fees

• Tax or tribute

What was the fate of the captain-general after being wounded?

• He escaped to safety

• He was killed

• He was captured by the natives

• He retreated successfully

What did the Tagalog people call their tribal gathering?

• Barangay

• Bayan

• Datu

• Simbahan

What was the primary reason for the Tagalog chiefs to assist each other in wars?

• To gain wealth

• To strengthen alliances

• To protect their barangays

• To maintain peace