12 Questions
What is the name of the saint after whom Fort Santiago was named?
St. James
Who was the architect who designed the original Fort Santiago?
Gomez, Perez Dasmarinas
What was the primary material used to construct the first fort built by the Spaniards?
Palm logs and earth
What event destroyed the front edifice of the fort in 1880?
An earthquake
When was the ornate gate of the fort constructed?
1714
Which British leader was involved in the capture of Manila in 1762?
Brigadier General William Draper
What was the shape of the Fort Santiago?
Triangular
What was the purpose of the changes made by the Americans in Fort Santiago?
To transform the grounds into a golf course and drain the moats
In what year was the Leyte Landing Monument inaugurated?
1981
What was the approximate number of American prisoners of war who died in the Battle of Manila in February 1945?
600
Who was the Sultan Kudarat Monument dedicated to?
Maguindanao's most powerful ruler and hero
What was the significance of the American flag being raised in Fort Santiago on April 13, 1898?
It marked the start of the American occupation of the Philippines
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