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HOA 4 - Spanish Period

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

  1. What event in 1565 marked the beginning of Spanish colonial architecture in the Philippines?

a)

  1. The arrival of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi’s expedition in Cebu

b)

  1. The construction of Fort Santiago

c)

  1. The introduction of the Laws of the Indies

d)

  1. The establishment of Intramuros

2.

  1. What was the primary purpose of the Reduccion program initiated by the Spaniards?

a)

  1. To fortify cities for defense

b)

  1. To create trading hubs in coastal towns

c)

  1. To resettle indigenous populations into compact villages for religious and political control

d)

  1. To construct roads and bridges

3.

  1. What was the central feature of towns following the Laws of the Indies?

a)

  1. The Plaza Mayor

b)

  1. The military garrison

c)

  1. The cathedral

d)

  1. The governor’s palace

4.

  1. Which gate of Intramuros was exclusively used by the Governor-General for state occasions?

a)

  1. Puerta de Santa Lucia

b)

  1. Puerta del Parián

c)

  1. Puerta Real

d)

  1. Puerta de Banderas

5.

  1. What was the primary material used for the walls of Intramuros?

a)

  1. Bamboo and wood

b)

  1. Coral stone

c)

  1. Volcanic tuff and brick

d)

  1. Adobe stone

6.

  1. Which fort in Cebu is considered the oldest triangular bastion fort in the Philippines?

a)

  1. Fort San Felipe

b)

  1. Fort Santiago

c)

  1. Fort San Pedro

d)

  1. Fuerza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar

7.

  1. What was the “Arquitectura Mestiza”?

a)

  1. The use of entirely European designs in colonial buildings

b)

  1. A style blending Spanish and Gothic elements

c)

  1. The construction of purely religious structures

d)

  1. An architectural style combining indigenous materials and European design principles

8.

  1. Who coined the term “Arquitectura Mestiza”?

a)

  1. Santiago de Vera

b)

  1. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

c)

  1. Francisco Ignacio Alcina

d)

  1. Leonardo Iturriano

9.

  1. Which church was referred to as the “Golden Dream” of the Jesuits?

a)

  1. Iglesia de San Ignacio

b)

  1. Basilica de Sto. Niño

c)

  1. San Agustin Church

d)

  1. Santo Domingo Church

10.

  1. What did the term “Intramuros” literally mean?

a)

  1. Fortified city

b)

  1. Behind the walls

c)

  1. Spanish city

d)

  1. City of trade

11.

  1. Which religious order established the Universidad de Santo Tomas?

a)

  1. Jesuits

b)

  1. Augustinians

c)

  1. Dominicans

d)

  1. Franciscans

12.

  1. Which church was designed by Felix Roxas Sr. in Neo-Gothic style but destroyed during World War II?

a)

  1. San Agustin Church

b)

  1. Santo Domingo Church

c)

  1. Iglesia de San Ignacio

d)

  1. Basilica de Sto. Niño

13.

  1. What is the “Zaguan” in a Bahay na Bato?

a)

  1. A wooden balcony

b)

  1. A decorative window panel

c)

  1. The main entrance or vestibule

d)

  1. The kitchen

14.

  1. Which Spanish King awarded Manila the title "Distinguished and Ever Loyal City"?

a)

  1. King Charles V

b)

  1. King Ferdinand II

c)

  1. King Philip II

d)

King Alfonso XII

15.

  1. Which colonial building in Intramuros housed the Real Audiencia (high court)?

a)

  1. Casa de la Aduana

b)

  1. Palacio del Gobernador

c)

  1. Ayuntamiento

d)

  1. Fort Santiago

16.

  1. What is the “Azotea” in Bahay na Bato architecture?

a)

  1. A kitchen for food preparation

b)

  1. An outdoor terrace used for relaxation

c)

  1. A storage room for farm tools

d)

  1. A high roof for ventilation

17.

  1. What was the purpose of the “Foso” in the defenses of Intramuros

a)

  1. It was a defensive moat surrounding the city walls

b)

  1. It was a storage room for weapons

c)

  1. It was a gathering place for soldiers

d)

  1. It was a hidden tunnel used for escape

18.

  1. Which angle are roofs of bahay na bato sloped to repel rain and discharge warm air?

a)

30

b)

45

c)

60

d)

25

19.

  1. What was the Cuadricula system in colonial town planning?

a)

  1. A circular layout of the town with the church at the center

b)

  1. A grid system with streets laid out uniformly, featuring a central plaza

c)

  1. A free-form design based on natural terrain

d)

  1. A linear system for coastal cities

20.

  1. Which governor-general of the Philippines ordered the construction of stone fortifications in Manila?

a)

  1. Santiago de Vera

b)

  1. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

c)

  1. Francisco Alcina

d)

  1. Gómez Pérez Dasmariñas

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