RPHIL Q1

Native rulers that were given key roles in local administration, becoming essentially glorified tax- collectors, while rivalries between native tribes were exploited to ensure that no one group of natives became powerful enough to launch a successful rebellion.

• Principalia

• Commandancia

• Patria

• La Naval

  
  

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Principalia' as it refers to native rulers who acted as local administrators and tax collectors, preventing any single tribe from gaining too much power and potentially rebelling.

The Spanish- native infantry regiments for use only in the Philippine colonies as well as the Carolinas.

• Principalia

• Regimentos Fijos or “Fixed Regiments

  
  

• Indegenas

• La Naval

  
  

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Regimentos Fijos or “Fixed Regiments”' as these were specifically established for the Spanish infantry in the Philippine colonies and the Carolinas, distinguishing them from other groups.

Named after the conquistador who claimed the Philippines for Spain, Don Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. Headquartered in Jolo but serving in the field in Luzon and Mindanao with detachments in the Carolinas and Paragua Islands.

• 68th (Legaspi) Infantry Regiment

• 69th (Iberia) Infantry Regiment

• 70th (Magallanes) Infantry Regiment

• 71st (Mindanao) Infantry Regiment

Answer explanation

The question refers to the 68th (Legaspi) Infantry Regiment, named after Don Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, who claimed the Philippines for Spain. The other options do not relate to him directly.

Headquartered in Zamboanga and serving in Luzon.

• 68th (Legaspi) Infantry Regiment

• 69th (Iberia) Infantry Regiment

• 70th (Magallanes) Infantry Regiment

• 71st (Mindanao) Infantry Regiment

Answer explanation

The 69th (Iberia) Infantry Regiment is headquartered in Zamboanga and operates in Luzon, making it the correct choice based on the given location details.

Perhaps the most infamous native regiment it is remembered to this day as the unit which provided the firing squad that executed Dr. Jose Rizal. 

• 68th (Legaspi) Infantry Regiment

• 69th (Iberia) Infantry Regiment

• 70th (Magallanes) Infantry Regiment

• 71st (Mindanao) Infantry Regiment

Answer explanation

The 70th (Magallanes) Infantry Regiment is historically known for executing Dr. Jose Rizal, making it the infamous native regiment referenced in the question.

Headquartered at Iligan, serving in the field in Luzon and Mindanao.

• 68th (Legaspi) Infantry Regiment

• 69th (Iberia) Infantry Regiment

• 70th (Magallanes) Infantry Regiment

• 71st (Mindanao) Infantry Regiment

Answer explanation

The 71st (Mindanao) Infantry Regiment is headquartered in Iligan and operates in Luzon and Mindanao, making it the correct choice based on the location and service area described.

Named after the group of islands occupying the central Philippines known collectively as the Visayas. Headquartered at Manila and serving in Mindanao.

• 71st (Mindanao) Infantry Regiment

• 72nd (Visayas) Infantry Regiment

  
  

• 73rd (Jolo) Infantry Regiment

  
  

• 74th (Manila) Infantry Regiment

  
  

Answer explanation

The 72nd (Visayas) Infantry Regiment is named after the Visayas islands in the central Philippines, aligning with the question's reference. The other options do not relate to the Visayas, making this the correct choice.

Named after the largely Muslim southern islands, south of the larger island of Mindanao, whose neutralization was considered a major Spanish victory. Headquartered in Manila and serving in Luzon and Mindanao. This regiment particularly distinguished itself during the quelling of the Manila uprising in August 1896.

• 71st (Mindanao) Infantry Regiment

• 72nd (Visayas) Infantry Regiment

  
  

• 73rd (Jolo) Infantry Regiment

  
  

• 74th (Manila) Infantry Regiment

  
  

Answer explanation

The 73rd (Jolo) Infantry Regiment is named after the Jolo Islands, south of Mindanao. It played a key role in the Manila uprising of August 1896, distinguishing itself in this conflict, which aligns with the question's details.

Named after the capital city, the “Faithful and Ever- Loyal City”. Headquartered in Manila and serving in Luzon and Mindanao.

• 71st (Mindanao) Infantry Regiment

• 72nd (Visayas) Infantry Regiment

  
  

• 73rd (Jolo) Infantry Regiment

  
  

• 74th (Manila) Infantry Regiment

  
  

Answer explanation

The question refers to the "Faithful and Ever-Loyal City", which is Manila. The correct answer is the 74th (Manila) Infantry Regiment, as it is named after the capital city, aligning with the description provided.

The three were made out to be the ringleaders of the mutiny and executed by garrotte.

• GOM-BUR-ZA

• Jose Rizal

• Heneral Luna

• Emilio Aguinaldo

Answer explanation

GOM-BUR-ZA refers to the three Filipino priests, Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, who were executed for their alleged involvement in the 1872 Cavite mutiny, making them the ringleaders in the eyes of the colonial government.