Quiz on 19th Century Philippines as Rizal's Context

Who was the first Governor General of the Philippines?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Miguel Lopez de Legaspi

• Carlos Maria Dela Torre

• Rafael de Izquierdo

What was the primary aim of the educational system during the Spanish period?

• To teach local languages

• To convert natives to the Catholic faith

• To promote scientific knowledge

• To encourage independence

What is the Law for Rizal?

• R. A. 1425

• R. A. 1245

• R. A. 1430

• R. A. 1452

What was the 'polo' system?

• A tax imposed on families

• Compulsory manual labor for males

• A form of education

• A type of trade agreement

A payment exacted by anyone to be exempted from work during Spanish colonization.

• Tributo

• Falla

• Polo

• Fera

What was the role of the Alcalde Mayor?

• Chief executive of the church

• Head of the national government

• Commander in chief of the military

• Head in the provincial level

What was the significance of the Educational Decree of 1863?

• It allowed freedom of speech

• It abolished the tribute system

• It established teacher training schools

• It created the Guardia Civil

What was the economic shift that occurred in the 18th and 19th centuries?

• From monarchy to democracy

• From mercantilism to laissez-faire trade

• From agriculture to industrialization

• From local trade to international trade

Who ruled the Philippines indirectly as the representative of the Spanish King?

• Frailocracy

• Viceroy of Mexico

• Cabeza de Barangay

• Governor General

The following are the 11 evils during the Spanish era, EXCEPT.

• The Guardia Civil

• Racial Discrimination

• Unjust Colonial Power

• Freedom of speech