Colonization History in the Philippines Quiz
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Who led the return trip to Spain after Ferdinand Magellan died in the Philippines?

  • Juan Sebastian Elcano (correct)
  • Ferdinand Magellan
  • King Manuel of Portugal
  • King Charles I
  • What was the primary goal of the Magellan Expedition?

  • Discover a new continent
  • Find a western route to Brazil
  • Find a western route to the Moluccas (Spice Islands) (correct)
  • Establish a Spanish colony in the Philippines
  • What did the crew of the expedition exchange with the locals in Brazil?

  • Religious artifacts
  • Trinkets like mirrors and combs (correct)
  • Luxury fabrics
  • Weapons
  • How many men and ships initially set out on the Magellan Expedition?

    <p>270 men and 5 ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which monarch financed the Magellan Expedition after Magellan's proposals were rejected by King Manuel of Portugal?

    <p>King Charles I of Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the most common way of collecting taxation in the Spanish colonies, including the Philippines?

    <p>Head tax for each household</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What labor requirement did all men aged 16-60 have to fulfill in Spanish colonies like the Philippines?

    <p>Participating in Polo labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Spanish colonization face a great deal of resistance from in the Philippines?

    <p>Indigenous communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of pre-Spanish religions in the Philippines?

    <p>Polytheism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key aspect of pre-Spanish morality and ethics, as described in the text?

    <p>Respecting elders and parents-in-law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of elements from religious system A merging into religious system B?

    <p>Syncretism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Philippine folk Catholicism, which sects demonstrate a type of syncretism where elements from two or more religions are combined?

    <p>The New Jerusalem and Ciudad Mistica sects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Loarca's description of the Tagal people's ancient religion, what concept shares a structural resemblance with present-day folk Catholicism?

    <p>Supreme God surrounded by saints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way for two or more religions to coexist, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Tolerance and complementing each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe using the same belief structure within a new framework, leading to religious transformation?

    <p>Transformative continuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Magellan often not credited with discovering the Philippines?

    <p>There were already people and traders in the Philippines before Magellan's arrival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main contribution of early Spanish expeditions to the Philippines?

    <p>Providing valuable records about the environment and early Filipinos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Legazpi solve the problem of establishing a return route from the Philippines to Spain?

    <p>By finding an Augustinian friar in Mexico who had navigational expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Martin de Goiti play in the establishment of Manila as the Spanish capital?

    <p>He negotiated with indigenous leaders to secure the land for the Spanish settlement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about Manila before it was declared the capital of the Spanish empire?

    <p>It was a center of trade with ships from various nationalities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to Magellan losing control of 3 of his five ships during the voyage?

    <p>A mutiny attempt by some men led by three captains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the crew take upon meeting the Chamorro people at Guam?

    <p>Sent a raiding party to kill several Chamorro men and recover 'stolen' goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical controversy arose regarding the animated film 'Magellan and Elcano'?

    <p>The depiction of Lapu Lapu as a villain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it challenging to reconstruct historical events from Magellan's time?

    <p>Conflicting primary sources provide incomplete data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Lapu Lapu depicted in the post-war Filipino monument?

    <p>As a handsome, gym-toned man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did missionaries closely monitor converts in the Philippines during colonization?

    <p>To prevent them from practising their old beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Palawan ethnography reveal about ancient Filipino beliefs?

    <p>They believed in clearly ranked supernatural beings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Manila Galleon Trade Route?

    <p>It led to the first global currency being established.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Spanish ships bring silver to China during the Manila Galleon Trade?

    <p>To help China mint coins for the Spanish Empire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key contribution of Friar Andres de Urdaneta to maritime history?

    <p>First successful crossing of the Pacific Ocean from West to East.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the annual export quota limit set for the cargo in the Manila Galleon trade?

    <p>250,000 pesos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was limited to engaging in trade in the Manila Galleon trade?

    <p>Only citizens of Manila</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the maximum tonnage limit for each galleon in the Manila Galleon trade?

    <p>300 tons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people gained navigational positions on Spanish ships due to their maritime skills developed during the building of galleons?

    <p>Filipinos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were Filipinos valued by European ships according to the text?

    <p>Due to their maritime experience and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one effect of the Manila Galleon trade on the Spanish colony according to the text?

    <p>Neglect of agriculture and industrial development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sebastian de Pineda praise about the sails made in the Philippines?

    <p>&quot;They were doubled and quilted with thread made of cotton and lasted longer&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "There was already an existing tradition of shipbuilding and seamanship in the Philippines". Why did this matter?

    <p>&quot;Filipinos were well-versed in maritime voyages and navigation&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "The canvas from which the sails are made in these islands is excellent". Which province was known for producing this sail canvas according to Sebastian de Pineda?

    <p>&quot;Ilocos&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "The Philippines’ timber resources are considered superior". What are these resources primarily used for according to the text?

    <p>&quot;Construction of vessels&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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