Questions and Answers
What were the two motives of Spain in colonizing the Philippines?
Ancient settlers in the Philippines had their own form of literature before the arrival of the Spaniards.
True
Most of the ancient literary forms in the Philippines were based on written tradition.
False
Which statement reflects the influence of the Spanish colonization on Philippine literature?
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What historical event occurred on March 16, 1521?
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Who first named the archipelago Las Islas Filipinas?
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What was one method used by Spaniards to convert Filipinos to Christianity?
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What was the primary role of the parish priest during Spanish colonization?
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Match the Filipino reformists with their pen names used in La Solidaridad:
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What significant event occurred on June 12, 1898?
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Study Notes
Spanish Colonial Period Overview
- Students will explore the geographical, linguistic, and ethnic aspects of Philippine literature from pre-colonial to contemporary times.
- Key learning objective includes analyzing the influences of Spanish culture on Philippine literature and understanding Spain's motives for colonization.
Key Historical Events
- March 16, 1521: Ferdinand Magellan arrives in the Philippines, landing on Homonhon Island.
- April 14, 1521: First Catholic Mass celebrated in the Philippines in Limasawa; Fr. Pedro Valderrama baptizes over 500 natives.
- 1565: King Philip II of Spain officially colonizes the Philippines, appointing Miguel López de Legazpi as the first Governor-General.
Motives for Colonization
- Spain aimed to dominate the spice trade, which was considered more valuable than gold.
- A major goal was converting Filipinos to Christianity, using the strategy of “reduccion” to relocate scattered communities for easier conversion.
Spanish Cultural Influence
- Spanish priests labeled native stories about mythical creatures as works of the devil, encouraging their destruction.
- The parish priest became a central figure in local communities, symbolizing Spanish authority and culture.
Literary Influence from Spanish Colonial Rule
- Literature during this period featured themes related to royalty, including characters resembling kings, queens, princes, and princesses.
- The influence of Spanish colonization persisted for 333 years, culminating in revolutionary movements aimed at independence.
Reform and Revolutionary Movements
- Key figures in the Reform Movement included Jose Rizal (Dimasalang/Laong Laan), Marcelo H. del Pilar (Plaridel), and Mariano Ponce (Tikbalang/Kalipulako), who wrote for the newspaper La Solidaridad.
- Revolutionaries like Andres Bonifacio (May Pag-asa) and Emilio Jacinto (Dimasilaw) contributed secular writings through the publication Kalayaan.
- Both La Solidaridad and Kalayaan sparked a desire for freedom from Spanish rule among Filipinos.
Declaration of Independence
- June 12, 1898: General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaims the Philippines' independence from Spanish colonial rule, marking a significant milestone in Philippine history.
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This quiz focuses on Lesson 6.1 regarding the Spanish Colonial Period in Philippine literature. Students will explore the geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions of literary history and analyze the Spanish influences on Philippine literature. Assess your understanding of the motives behind Spain's colonization and its impact on local literature.
