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What is the name of the saint after whom Fort Santiago was named?
What is the name of the saint after whom Fort Santiago was named?
- St. Paul
- St. John
- St. James (correct)
- St. Peter
Who was the architect who designed the original Fort Santiago?
Who was the architect who designed the original Fort Santiago?
- Limahong
- Fernando Veldez y Tamon
- Gomez, Perez Dasmarinas (correct)
- Martin de Gote
What was the primary material used to construct the first fort built by the Spaniards?
What was the primary material used to construct the first fort built by the Spaniards?
- Bricks and mortar
- Palm logs and earth (correct)
- Wood and steel
- Hard stone
What event destroyed the front edifice of the fort in 1880?
What event destroyed the front edifice of the fort in 1880?
When was the ornate gate of the fort constructed?
When was the ornate gate of the fort constructed?
Which British leader was involved in the capture of Manila in 1762?
Which British leader was involved in the capture of Manila in 1762?
What was the shape of the Fort Santiago?
What was the shape of the Fort Santiago?
What was the purpose of the changes made by the Americans in Fort Santiago?
What was the purpose of the changes made by the Americans in Fort Santiago?
In what year was the Leyte Landing Monument inaugurated?
In what year was the Leyte Landing Monument inaugurated?
What was the approximate number of American prisoners of war who died in the Battle of Manila in February 1945?
What was the approximate number of American prisoners of war who died in the Battle of Manila in February 1945?
Who was the Sultan Kudarat Monument dedicated to?
Who was the Sultan Kudarat Monument dedicated to?
What was the significance of the American flag being raised in Fort Santiago on April 13, 1898?
What was the significance of the American flag being raised in Fort Santiago on April 13, 1898?
