Gabriela Silang and Southeast Asian Trade

What was the main reason European countries wanted to control Southeast Asian trade?

• To spread their religion

• To establish military bases

• To control the spice trade

• To promote cultural exchanges

Which European country dominated trade in Indonesia for many years?

• Spain

• Portugal

• Great Britain

• The Netherlands

What does "colonialism" mean?

• A country ruling another country for its own benefit

• A country forming alliances with other countries

• A country focusing only on its own economy

• A country avoiding trade with other regions

Which Southeast Asian country remained independent in 1895?

• The Philippines

• Burma

• Siam

• Malaysia

What was Gabriela Silang best known for?

• Being the first female president of the Philippines

• Leading a resistance against Spanish rule

• Negotiating peace with the Spanish

• Writing laws for the Philippines

In which year was Gabriela Silang born?

• 1730

• 1731

• 1732

• 1733

What was the primary reason Diego Silang started the rebellion against Spanish rule?

• Personal wealth

• Religious freedom

• Unfair taxation and treatment

• Land ownership disputes

How old was Gabriela when she married Diego Silang?

• 16

• 17

• 18

• 19

What significant event occurred on May 28, 1763?

• Gabriela's birth

• Diego and Gabriela's marriage

• Diego's death by betrayal

• The start of the rebellion

What made Gabriela Silang's leadership particularly remarkable for her time?

• Her young age

• Her military experience

• Her wealth and status

• Her role as a female military leader