1st QT Grade 6 Qualifying

What major development in the 1800s opened up the Philippines to global commerce?

• The opening of the Philippines to world trade

• The Galleon Trade

• The Cavite Mutiny

• The execution of the GOMBURZA

What new political ideology, which promoted personal liberties and civil rights, was introduced to the Philippines through the 1812 Cadiz Constitution?

• Liberalism

• Communism

• Imperialism

• Socialism

After the 1812 Cadiz Constitution, who regained power as the King of Spain, reversing many of the liberal reforms?

• King Ferdinand VII

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Queen Isabel II

• Governor General De La Torre

Which city, besides Manila and Cebu, was an important port for international trade in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period?

• Iloilo

• Davao

• Tacloban

• Baguio

What social group grew in importance and size during the 19th century in the Philippines, earning the name "clase media"?

• The middle class

• The soldiers

• The Spanish rulers

• The poor farmers

Which mixed-race group was a significant part of the emerging "clase media"?

• Chinese and Spanish mestizos

• French and Portuguese mestizos

• Only Spanish-born people

• Only wealthy landowners

What engineering marvel significantly shortened the travel time between Europe and Asia?

• The Suez Canal

• The Galleon Trade

• The Cadiz Constitution

• The Cavite Mutiny

Which Governor-General was known for his liberal and open-minded leadership, which brought about positive changes in the Philippines?

• Governor General Carlos Maria De La Torre

• Governor General Rafael Izquierdo

• King Ferdinand VII

• Queen Isabel II

What event demonstrated to Filipinos the injustice of Spanish rule and ignited their push for reform?

• The execution of the GOMBURZA

• The opening of new ports

• The Galleon Trade

• The establishment of the Spanish Cortes

What was the primary objective of the Reform Movement in the Philippines?

• To advocate for peaceful reforms under Spanish rule

• To immediately gain independence from Spain

• To convert more Filipinos to Christianity

• To strengthen the power of the Spanish government