12 Questions
What was the primary purpose of Legazpi's policy recognizing all public lands as part of the public domain?
To grant citizens free land to cultivate
What was the main issue with the encomienda system from the perspective of Filipino farmers?
They were required to render services unrelated to farming
What was the main purpose of the Royal Decrees and the Maura Law regarding land ownership?
To encourage landowners to secure legal titles
What was the main consequence of peasant farmers failing to comply with the Maura Law?
They ended up as tenants on their own land
What was the primary goal of the Philippine Revolution of 1898?
To confiscate large estates granted to the friars
What was the ultimate outcome of the Philippine Revolution of 1898?
The continuation of the encomienda system and the hacienda system
What was the predominant land ownership system during the pre-Spanish era in the Philippines?
Communal ownership
Which group of people during the pre-Spanish era could potentially own lands?
Nobles
What was the obligation of free people regarding land cultivation during the pre-Spanish era?
They had to pay an annual fee of one-half of their crop yield
What changed in the Philippine land system after the arrival of the Spanish colonizers?
Private ownership was introduced
Which group of people during the pre-Spanish era could never hold lands?
Dependents
Which of the following statements best describes the land ownership practices during the pre-Spanish era?
Land ownership was determined by the pre-Spanish classes within the community
Test your knowledge of Legazpi's major land policy which introduced private ownership and allowed citizens to cultivate tax-free land. Learn about the classification of lands as communal or under the Spanish crown's disposal.
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