Community Planning and Development Lecture 1: Introduction to Philippine Historical Context

During the colonization of the Philippines, Spain established units of territories known as ____________ to streamline colonial administration.

What significant development did Spain achieve unintentionally by forming encomienda's in the Philippines?

How did the industrial revolution in Europe impact the Philippines?

Which event in Europe marked the beginning of the industrial revolution?

What was the primary form of production before the industrial revolution?

Which term was used to refer to the slave states in the Philippines prior to Spanish colonization?

What transformation occurred in the Philippines with regards to the encomienda system?

What were some of the crops produced in Philippines' haciendas as mentioned in the text?

What led to the social setup transition in the Philippines?

How is community development described in the provided text?

Based on the text, what is the first step in defining community development?

What type of ties are mentioned in the definition of 'community' according to the text?

Colonization of the Philippines

Spain established territorial units called encomienda to enhance colonial administration.
Formation of encomienda systems unintentionally led to the social stratification of indigenous populations and the establishment of a feudal-like system.

Industrial Revolution's Impact

The industrial revolution in Europe significantly transformed the Philippines' economy and society by introducing new agricultural practices and increasing demand for cash crops.
The beginning of the industrial revolution is marked by advancements in the textile industry in England during the late 18th century.
Prior to this revolution, the primary form of production was manual labor in agriculture.

Pre-Colonial and Colonial Terms

Slave states in the Philippines prior to Spanish colonization were referred to as barangays.
A transformation occurred in the Philippines as the encomienda system shifted towards larger haciendas, where land was concentrated in the hands of a few.

Agricultural Production

The crops produced in Philippine haciendas included sugarcane, tobacco, and rice.

The transition in social setup in the Philippines was influenced by colonial policies and the introduction of a cash economy, which altered traditional societal roles.

Community Development

Community development is characterized by collective action and participation of members within a community to achieve common goals.
The first step in defining community development is establishing a clear understanding of the community’s needs and assets.
The concept of 'community' involves shared ties such as culture, interests, or geographic location among its members.

Explore the historical context of the Philippines prior to Spanish colonization, focusing on the transition from primitive communal systems to the slave states called barangays. Learn about the impact of Spanish colonization on community planning and development. This quiz covers key insights from Rafael J. Balicano's lecture in the second semester of SY 2023-2024.

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