Manila-Acapulco Trade History

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Encouraged ilustrados like Jose Rizal to pursue education abroad (B)</p>
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Which economic activity became prominent in the Philippines between 1820 and 1870?

<p>Development of an export crop economy (A)</p>
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What role did the Suez Canal play in enhancing trade between Europe and East Asia?

<p>Shortened voyage duration between the two regions (A)</p>
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How did the Suez Canal impact the movement of liberal ideas to the Philippines?

<p>Facilitated importation of books, magazines, and newspapers with liberal ideas (B)</p>
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What motivated ilustrados like Jose Rizal to pursue education abroad?

<p>Desire to learn scientific and liberal ideas in European academic institutions (D)</p>
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What significant change occurred in maritime trade routes after the opening of the Suez Canal?

<p>Shifted trading focus from Cape of Good Hope to Suez Canal route. (D)</p>
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What effect did reduced voyage times have on commercial enterprises post-Suez Canal opening?

<p>Increased efficiency and profitability due to quicker transportation. (B)</p>
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