History of the Philippines: Colonization and Resistance

Which religion was introduced to the Philippines by Arabian traders in the 14th century?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Islam

What was the initial purpose of the Spanish in the Philippines?

• To convert locals to Islam

• To trade with China

• To establish a permanent colony

• To use it as a stopover to the Spice Islands

Who was the first Spanish explorer to lead an expedition to the Philippines?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

• Juan Sebastian Elcano

What was the capital of the Spanish East Indies established in 1571?

• Davao

• Manila

• Zamboanga

• Cebu

Which war highlighted the struggle for control between the Spanish and Muslims in the Philippines?

• The Castilian War

• The Spanish-American War

• The Seven Years' War

• The Philippine Revolution

What major change occurred in the Philippines' trade system after the Seven Years' War?

• Ban on all foreign trade

• Establishment of free trade

• Introduction of the galleon trade

• Monopoly by the British

What was the primary focus of the Propaganda Movement in the Philippines?

• Military expansion

• Nationalism and reform

• Economic reform

• Religious conversion

Who was a key figure in the Propaganda Movement and wrote influential novels?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Jose Rizal

• Andres Bonifacio

• Manuel Quezon

What event marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution in 1896?

• The arrival of the USS Maine

• The execution of Jose Rizal

• The signing of the Pact of Biak-na-Bato

• The British occupation of Manila

Which country became involved in the Philippines following the Spanish-American War?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• France

• Japan