History of Science and Technology in the Philippines under Spanish Rule

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What important consequences did the establishment of schools, hospitals, and scientific research by the Spaniards have on the rise of professions in the Philippines?

Had no impact on professions

Enhanced the rise of professions (correct)

Limited the growth of professions

Negatively impacted professions

How did the religious orders influence the direction and pace of science and technology development in the Philippines?

They had no impact on science and technology

They only focused on religious matters

They hindered any progress in science and technology

They significantly accelerated the development of science and technology (correct)

What strategy was adopted by the Spaniards to facilitate the conquest and colonization of the archipelago?

Peaceful negotiations

Military conquest only

Purely economic strategies

Religious strategy combined with military force (correct)

What was the purpose of reduccion in the Philippines?

To create larger and more compact settlements Signup and view all the answers

How can the Spanish conquest in the Philippines be compared to their approach in Latin America?

Similar religious strategies were used in both regions Signup and view all the answers

What was the net result of reduccion according to the text?

Creation of towns and local government systems Signup and view all the answers

What role did the datus and their hereditary successors play in the Spanish colonial government?

They served as the heads of local government. Signup and view all the answers

Why did many Filipinos resist the reduccion imposed by the Spanish colonial authorities?

It took them away from their traditional sources of livelihood. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of primary instruction during the Spanish regime in the Philippines?

Religious education Signup and view all the answers

What limited access to higher education in colonial Philippines?

The European-born and local Spaniards Signup and view all the answers

Which religious order founded the Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Manila?

Dominicans Signup and view all the answers

In what century did serious socio-economic dislocation occur in many places in the Philippines under Spanish rule?

17th century Signup and view all the answers

History of Science and Technology in the Philippines under Spanish Rule

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What important consequences did the establishment of schools, hospitals, and scientific research by the Spaniards have on the rise of professions in the Philippines?

How did the religious orders influence the direction and pace of science and technology development in the Philippines?

What strategy was adopted by the Spaniards to facilitate the conquest and colonization of the archipelago?

What was the purpose of reduccion in the Philippines?

How can the Spanish conquest in the Philippines be compared to their approach in Latin America?

What was the net result of reduccion according to the text?

What role did the datus and their hereditary successors play in the Spanish colonial government?

Why did many Filipinos resist the reduccion imposed by the Spanish colonial authorities?

What was the primary focus of primary instruction during the Spanish regime in the Philippines?

What limited access to higher education in colonial Philippines?

Which religious order founded the Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Manila?

In what century did serious socio-economic dislocation occur in many places in the Philippines under Spanish rule?

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