Igorot History and Culture Quiz

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What does the term 'Igorot' come from?

A Filipino word for lowland dwellers

A Spanish word for mountain people

Two Austronesian words meaning 'mountain' and 'pagan' (correct)

A term coined by the American colonizers

What was the primary motivation behind the Spanish expeditions in the Cordillera?

To trade with lowlanders and Igorots

To convert Igorots to Christianity

To establish military posts and protect lowland areas

To secure gold and extend Spanish territories (correct)

What was the result of the Spanish colonization on the relationship between lowlanders and Igorots?

Mutual respect and understanding

A stronger partnership in trade

A strained relationship (correct)

No significant impact on their relationship

What was the purpose of the punitive expeditions led by the Spaniards?

To punish Igorot resistance against colonization Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of post-colonial Filipinos who resisted colonialism?

They were ignored by the government Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Galvey Expedition, which was a punitive expedition?

Guillermo Galvey Signup and view all the answers

What was the underlying objective of the nativistic revolts in the 1600s?

To restore the old native religion Signup and view all the answers

Who were the leaders of the early revolts against Spanish rule?

Traditional priests, or Babaylanes Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the reactions of the people towards Spanish rule in the 1600s?

Nativistic revolts Signup and view all the answers

Who were referred to as the inhabitants of Benguet and Bontoc in Spanish documents?

Igorots Signup and view all the answers

What type of revolt manifested class interest and was open to compromises?

Early Filipino revolt Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of early Filipinos to Spanish rule?

Revolts and resistance Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Politico-Militares set up by the Spanish in the Cordillera?

To collect taxes from the Igorot communities Signup and view all the answers

What marked a turning point in Philippine history?

The execution of three Filipino priests Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the Igorot people to the Spanish colonization of their communities?

They abandoned their communities and hid in the deeper parts of the mountain Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the wealthy Filipino families who migrated to Europe?

To initiate a campaign for reforms in the Spanish administration Signup and view all the answers

What was the Marcos government's attitude towards the Igorot people of Bontoc and Kalinga?

The government ignored the Igorot people and focused on other regions Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the resistance of the Igorot people against the Spanish colonization?

The resistance was only stopped when it included international groups and became violent Signup and view all the answers