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What event led to the merging of Manila with nearby cities to form Greater Manila in 1942?
What event led to the merging of Manila with nearby cities to form Greater Manila in 1942?
Why was surveying Baguio more challenging for Burnham compared to Manila?
Why was surveying Baguio more challenging for Burnham compared to Manila?
What concept did American colonial administrators and urban planners guide Cebu City to embrace in its landscapes?
What concept did American colonial administrators and urban planners guide Cebu City to embrace in its landscapes?
Why did Americans use Baguio as a summer retreat?
Why did Americans use Baguio as a summer retreat?
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What title did Baguio earn in 1918?
What title did Baguio earn in 1918?
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How were the roads in Baguio different from those in Manila according to the text?
How were the roads in Baguio different from those in Manila according to the text?
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What European city attribute did Burnham see in the plan of Manila?
What European city attribute did Burnham see in the plan of Manila?
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What was the issue with implementing the governmental buildings in Manila as per Burnham's plan?
What was the issue with implementing the governmental buildings in Manila as per Burnham's plan?
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What was the original plan for the River system in Pasig River according to Burnham's plan?
What was the original plan for the River system in Pasig River according to Burnham's plan?
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What was the fate of Intramuros according to the Americans' plan for Manila?
What was the fate of Intramuros according to the Americans' plan for Manila?
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Which area was supposed to be developed as a waterfront to appreciate Manila Bay?
Which area was supposed to be developed as a waterfront to appreciate Manila Bay?
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What structure stands in Luneta Park that ruins the vista, as mentioned in the text?
What structure stands in Luneta Park that ruins the vista, as mentioned in the text?
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Which American architect and city planner was hired by the Philippine government in 1905 to draw up a city planning for Cebu during the American colonial period in 1912?
Which American architect and city planner was hired by the Philippine government in 1905 to draw up a city planning for Cebu during the American colonial period in 1912?
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What key features were part of The City Beautiful Movement's planning for Cebu during the American colonial period?
What key features were part of The City Beautiful Movement's planning for Cebu during the American colonial period?
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During the Philippine Commonwealth period under President Quezon's rule, what marked Cebu City's golden era?
During the Philippine Commonwealth period under President Quezon's rule, what marked Cebu City's golden era?
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What event led to Cebu being chartered as a city in 1935?
What event led to Cebu being chartered as a city in 1935?
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Which area in Cebu did the Lahug Landing Field, built in 1938, serve as?
Which area in Cebu did the Lahug Landing Field, built in 1938, serve as?
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What significant feature is Fuente Osmeña Circle known for?
What significant feature is Fuente Osmeña Circle known for?
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What feature made the Perez-Samanillo Building stand out as a symbol of Manila's progress?
What feature made the Perez-Samanillo Building stand out as a symbol of Manila's progress?
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Which architect is referred to as the Father of Modern Architecture in the Philippines?
Which architect is referred to as the Father of Modern Architecture in the Philippines?
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What characteristic style did Juan Felipe de Jesus Nakpil showcase in his architecture?
What characteristic style did Juan Felipe de Jesus Nakpil showcase in his architecture?
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Which building was declared a 'National Cultural Treasure'?
Which building was declared a 'National Cultural Treasure'?
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What material was primarily used in the construction of the Manila Polo Club?
What material was primarily used in the construction of the Manila Polo Club?
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Which characteristic is NOT associated with the design of the Capitol Theater?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with the design of the Capitol Theater?
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What architectural style was introduced by Edgar Bourne during the American colonial period in the Philippines?
What architectural style was introduced by Edgar Bourne during the American colonial period in the Philippines?
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Why did the Americans take drastic measures to solve the epidemics in the Philippines quickly?
Why did the Americans take drastic measures to solve the epidemics in the Philippines quickly?
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Which architectural feature is characteristic of the Mission Revival Style introduced in the Philippines during the American colonial period?
Which architectural feature is characteristic of the Mission Revival Style introduced in the Philippines during the American colonial period?
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Who replaced Daniel Burnham as a consulting architect in the Philippines when he returned to America?
Who replaced Daniel Burnham as a consulting architect in the Philippines when he returned to America?
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What materials were mainly used in the construction of standardized models for school buildings during the American colonial period in the Philippines?
What materials were mainly used in the construction of standardized models for school buildings during the American colonial period in the Philippines?
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What was the primary aim of the City Beautiful Movement endorsed by Daniel Burnham in urban planning and architecture?
What was the primary aim of the City Beautiful Movement endorsed by Daniel Burnham in urban planning and architecture?
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Which type of architectural technology was NOT commonly used in constructing Gabaldon School Buildings during the American colonial period?
Which type of architectural technology was NOT commonly used in constructing Gabaldon School Buildings during the American colonial period?
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What did Americans observe about waste disposal and water supply in Philippine towns during their colonial rule?
What did Americans observe about waste disposal and water supply in Philippine towns during their colonial rule?
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