What was the main goal of the Spanish expedition to the Philippines?

• To colonize the country

• To trade with the natives

• To explore the Pacific Ocean

• To spread Christianity

Who was the first European to reach the Philippines?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

What was the name of the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines?

• Manila

• Cebu

• Ciudad del Santisimo Nombre de Jesus

• Limasawa

What event led to the death of Ferdinand Magellan?

• A disease outbreak

• A battle with Lapulapu

• A shipwreck

• A mutiny by his crew

Who was the first governor-general of the Philippines?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Juan de Salcedo

• Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

• Raja Humabon

What was the name given to the Philippines by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos?

• Las Islas Filipinas

• Felipinas

• Nueva España

• The Spice Islands

What was the main reason for the success of Spanish colonization in the Philippines?

• The superior fighting skills of the Spanish soldiers

• The lack of resistance from the Filipinos

• The advanced weaponry of the Spanish

• The support of the native leaders

What was the significance of the Battle of Mactan?

• It marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the Philippines

• It resulted in the death of Lapulapu

• It demonstrated the Filipinos' resistance to Spanish rule

• It led to the establishment of Manila as the capital of the Philippines

What was the name of the wooden cross planted by Magellan on Limasawa?

• The Cross of Magellan

• The Cross of St. Lazarus

• The Cross of Cebu

• The Cross of Limasawa

What was the name of the first municipal government established by Legazpi in the Philippines?

• The City of Cebu

• Insigne y Siempre Leal Ciudad

• The City of the Most Holy Name of Jesus

• The City of Tondo