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What major advantage did the opening of the Suez Canal bring to commercial enterprises?
What major advantage did the opening of the Suez Canal bring to commercial enterprises?
- Increased importation of natural resources
- Enhanced exploitation of the Philippines' resources
- Improved maritime trading undertakings
- Reduced voyage time between Europe and East Asia (correct)
Which export crops were developed in the Philippines in the 19th century?
Which export crops were developed in the Philippines in the 19th century?
- Bananas, pineapples, and coconuts
- Rice, corn, and wheat
- Sugar, Manila hemp, and coffee (correct)
- Tea, tobacco, and rubber
What was a significant phenomenon of the 19th century in the Philippines?
What was a significant phenomenon of the 19th century in the Philippines?
- Expansion of maritime trading with Mexico
- Development of an export crop economy (correct)
- Decline in natural resource exploitation
- Introduction of a sharecropping system
How did the opening of the Suez Canal influence education opportunities for Filipinos?
How did the opening of the Suez Canal influence education opportunities for Filipinos?
Which economic activity became prominent in the Philippines between 1820 and 1870?
Which economic activity became prominent in the Philippines between 1820 and 1870?
What role did the Suez Canal play in enhancing trade between Europe and East Asia?
What role did the Suez Canal play in enhancing trade between Europe and East Asia?
How did the Suez Canal impact the movement of liberal ideas to the Philippines?
How did the Suez Canal impact the movement of liberal ideas to the Philippines?
What motivated ilustrados like Jose Rizal to pursue education abroad?
What motivated ilustrados like Jose Rizal to pursue education abroad?
What significant change occurred in maritime trade routes after the opening of the Suez Canal?
What significant change occurred in maritime trade routes after the opening of the Suez Canal?
What effect did reduced voyage times have on commercial enterprises post-Suez Canal opening?
What effect did reduced voyage times have on commercial enterprises post-Suez Canal opening?
