Impact of Language Colonization Quiz

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What is described as an important legacy that was lost due to colonization?

Technological advancements

Economic prosperity

National culture and identity (correct)

Political stability

Why did colonizers design the use of language and education?

To promote cultural diversity

To serve their colonial objectives (correct)

To enhance global communication

To encourage independence

What motivated Spain to colonize according to the text?

Religious expansion

Mercantilist trade objectives (correct)

Political dominance

Cultural exchange

Why did the USA engage in colonization according to the text?

Capitalistic objective to protect its market in Asia Signup and view all the answers

What played crucial roles in the victories of colonizing nations?

Language Signup and view all the answers

How did colonization impact national culture and identity?

Most of it was lost Signup and view all the answers

How did Filipinos come to embrace patriarchy according to the text?

Through the promotion and development of the national culture Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of how Filipinos acquired the patriarchal model as per the text?

Using denigrating cursing words towards women Signup and view all the answers

How did Spanish institutions reinforce patriarchy in the Philippines?

By incorporating denigrating cursing words Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the curse 'Hija de futa' on Filipino culture according to the text?

It eroded the original value system Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Filipino culture saw a shift due to colonization, as mentioned in the text?

Embrace of modesty Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Putang Ina' symbolize in the context of Filipino cultural values?

Continuation of eroded values Signup and view all the answers

What was the Spanish colonial strategy that prevented the colonized people from uniting?

Using dialects in education Signup and view all the answers

Why were Filipino ancestors never taught Spanish as a national language?

To prevent unity among the colonized people Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the goals achieved by using dialects in education during Spanish colonization?

Keeping the colonized ignorant of science Signup and view all the answers

How did American colonization impact the language used in education in the Philippines?

Institutionalized English as the medium of instruction Signup and view all the answers

What is a present-day effect of American colonial policy regarding language in education?

Development of a western-educated population Signup and view all the answers

How has English language usage impacted Filipino mentality according to the text?

Developed a sense of superiority towards Western culture Signup and view all the answers