40 Questions
Who led the return trip to Spain after Ferdinand Magellan died in the Philippines?
Juan Sebastian Elcano
What was the primary goal of the Magellan Expedition?
Find a western route to the Moluccas (Spice Islands)
What did the crew of the expedition exchange with the locals in Brazil?
Trinkets like mirrors and combs
How many men and ships initially set out on the Magellan Expedition?
270 men and 5 ships
Which monarch financed the Magellan Expedition after Magellan's proposals were rejected by King Manuel of Portugal?
King Charles I of Spain
What was the most common way of collecting taxation in the Spanish colonies, including the Philippines?
Head tax for each household
What labor requirement did all men aged 16-60 have to fulfill in Spanish colonies like the Philippines?
Participating in Polo labor
What did Spanish colonization face a great deal of resistance from in the Philippines?
Indigenous communities
What was the main focus of pre-Spanish religions in the Philippines?
Polytheism
What was a key aspect of pre-Spanish morality and ethics, as described in the text?
Respecting elders and parents-in-law
What is the term used to describe the process of elements from religious system A merging into religious system B?
Syncretism
In Philippine folk Catholicism, which sects demonstrate a type of syncretism where elements from two or more religions are combined?
The New Jerusalem and Ciudad Mistica sects
According to Loarca's description of the Tagal people's ancient religion, what concept shares a structural resemblance with present-day folk Catholicism?
Supreme God surrounded by saints
What is the primary way for two or more religions to coexist, as mentioned in the text?
Tolerance and complementing each other
What is the term used to describe using the same belief structure within a new framework, leading to religious transformation?
Transformative continuity
Why is Magellan often not credited with discovering the Philippines?
There were already people and traders in the Philippines before Magellan's arrival.
What was the main contribution of early Spanish expeditions to the Philippines?
Providing valuable records about the environment and early Filipinos
How did Legazpi solve the problem of establishing a return route from the Philippines to Spain?
By finding an Augustinian friar in Mexico who had navigational expertise
What role did Martin de Goiti play in the establishment of Manila as the Spanish capital?
He negotiated with indigenous leaders to secure the land for the Spanish settlement.
What was significant about Manila before it was declared the capital of the Spanish empire?
It was a center of trade with ships from various nationalities.
What led to Magellan losing control of 3 of his five ships during the voyage?
A mutiny attempt by some men led by three captains
What action did the crew take upon meeting the Chamorro people at Guam?
Sent a raiding party to kill several Chamorro men and recover 'stolen' goods
What historical controversy arose regarding the animated film 'Magellan and Elcano'?
The depiction of Lapu Lapu as a villain
Why is it challenging to reconstruct historical events from Magellan's time?
Conflicting primary sources provide incomplete data
How is Lapu Lapu depicted in the post-war Filipino monument?
As a handsome, gym-toned man
Why did missionaries closely monitor converts in the Philippines during colonization?
To prevent them from practising their old beliefs
What did the Palawan ethnography reveal about ancient Filipino beliefs?
They believed in clearly ranked supernatural beings.
What was the significance of the Manila Galleon Trade Route?
It led to the first global currency being established.
Why did Spanish ships bring silver to China during the Manila Galleon Trade?
To help China mint coins for the Spanish Empire.
What was a key contribution of Friar Andres de Urdaneta to maritime history?
First successful crossing of the Pacific Ocean from West to East.
What was the annual export quota limit set for the cargo in the Manila Galleon trade?
250,000 pesos
Who was limited to engaging in trade in the Manila Galleon trade?
Only citizens of Manila
What was the maximum tonnage limit for each galleon in the Manila Galleon trade?
300 tons
Which group of people gained navigational positions on Spanish ships due to their maritime skills developed during the building of galleons?
Filipinos
Why were Filipinos valued by European ships according to the text?
Due to their maritime experience and skills
What was one effect of the Manila Galleon trade on the Spanish colony according to the text?
Neglect of agriculture and industrial development
What did Sebastian de Pineda praise about the sails made in the Philippines?
"They were doubled and quilted with thread made of cotton and lasted longer"
"There was already an existing tradition of shipbuilding and seamanship in the Philippines". Why did this matter?
"Filipinos were well-versed in maritime voyages and navigation"
"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?
"Ilocos"
"The Philippines’ timber resources are considered superior". What are these resources primarily used for according to the text?
"Construction of vessels"
Test your knowledge on the history of colonization in the Philippines, focusing on the role of monotheism, polytheism, missionaries, and pre-conquest beliefs. Explore how early Filipinos were influenced by both monotheistic and polytheistic beliefs during colonization.
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