Group 1 Reporting Quiz

What is the oldest written record in the Philippines?

• The Laguna Copperplate Inscription

• Chu Fan Chi

• Pigafetta's account

• The Philippine Islands collection

Which of the following is not a primary source for studying early Philippine society?

• The Laguna Copperplate Inscription

• Chu Fan Chi

• Pigafetta's account

• A history textbook about the Philippines

What was the main purpose of the Laguna Copperplate Inscription?

• To record a debt settlement

• To document trade practices

• To describe the local customs

• To provide a religious text

According to Pigafetta's account, what was the most significant event that occurred during Magellan's voyage in the Philippines?

• The discovery of gold and spices

• The conversion of the local people to Christianity

• The Battle of Mactan

• The establishment of a permanent Spanish colony

What was the primary bias in Pigafetta's account of his experiences in the Philippines?

• He exaggerated the wealth and resources of the islands.

• He was critical of the local customs and beliefs.

• He underestimated the military power of the indigenous people.

• He romanticized his experiences and the people he encountered.

What was the primary goal of Spanish colonization in the Philippines?

• To establish a military base in the region

• To spread Christianity and extract resources

• To find a new route to the Spice Islands

• To colonize the entire Asian continent

Which of the following was not a significant impact of Spanish rule on the Philippines?

• The introduction of the Spanish language

• The destruction of indigenous cultures

• The establishment of democratic institutions

• The imposition of a feudal system

What was the main purpose of Juan de Plasencia's "Customs of the Tagalogs"?

• To document the history of Spanish colonization

• To criticize the indigenous people's beliefs and practices

• To understand and govern the Tagalog people

• To promote Spanish culture in the Philippines

What was the primary economic activity of the Spanish colony in the Philippines?

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Trade

• Manufacturing

What was the primary goal of Francisco de Sande's expedition to Jolo and Mindanao?

• To establish a permanent Spanish settlement

• To convert the local population to Christianity

• To extract tribute and control trade

• To explore the region for new resources