Colonization of the Philippines Quiz

What played an important part in the colonization of the Philippines?

• Trade

• Christianity

• Agriculture

• Military force

Which was the first settlement established by the Spaniards in the Philippines?

• Panay

• Manila

• Cebu

• Mindoro

What was the Reducción system?

• A military strategy

• A religious order

• The centralization of Filipino communities

• A tax collection system

What were Filipinos required to do under the Reducción?

• Work for the Spaniards

• Follow the doctrines of Christianity

• Trade with Spain

• Pay tribute

How did Miguel López de Legazpi die?

• During the battle with Rajah Tupaz

• Due to illness

• In a shipwreck

• In a duel

Who attempted to colonize the Philippines but failed, naming the archipelago Las Islas de Ladrones?

• Legazpi

• Villalobos

• Magellan

• Goiti

What happened after the return of the ship Victoria to Spain?

• The Spanish abandoned their plans for colonization

• More expeditions were sent to conquer the Philippines

• The Philippines gained independence

• The Spanish lost interest in exploration

What role did missionary groups play in the Philippines?

• They introduced democracy

• They built churches, schools, and spread Christianity

• They established trade with China

• They led revolts against the Spanish

Under the Patronato Real, who had the right to choose church leaders in the colony?

• The Pope

• The Spanish King

• The Governor-General

• The local chieftains

Why were the Spaniards able to colonize the Philippines?

• They had better weapons

• The native Filipinos were not united

• They had support from other countries

• They promised independence