32 Questions
What event led to the merging of Manila with nearby cities to form Greater Manila in 1942?
Battle of Manila
Why was surveying Baguio more challenging for Burnham compared to Manila?
Baguio lacked existing survey materials.
What concept did American colonial administrators and urban planners guide Cebu City to embrace in its landscapes?
Symmetry
Why did Americans use Baguio as a summer retreat?
They wanted to escape the heat.
What title did Baguio earn in 1918?
"Gold City of the Orient"
How were the roads in Baguio different from those in Manila according to the text?
Radiating and rigid
What European city attribute did Burnham see in the plan of Manila?
Bay of Naples
What was the issue with implementing the governmental buildings in Manila as per Burnham's plan?
Financial constraints
What was the original plan for the River system in Pasig River according to Burnham's plan?
Develop it as a transportation channel
What was the fate of Intramuros according to the Americans' plan for Manila?
Renovate it partially
Which area was supposed to be developed as a waterfront to appreciate Manila Bay?
Roxas Blvd.
What structure stands in Luneta Park that ruins the vista, as mentioned in the text?
Skyscraper
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?
Daniel Burnham
What key features were part of The City Beautiful Movement's planning for Cebu during the American colonial period?
Wide boulevards, monumental architecture, and green spaces
During the Philippine Commonwealth period under President Quezon's rule, what marked Cebu City's golden era?
Establishment of many public schools like Parish of Guadalupe in 1933
What event led to Cebu being chartered as a city in 1935?
Philippine Commonwealth period under President Quezon's rule
Which area in Cebu did the Lahug Landing Field, built in 1938, serve as?
National Airport
What significant feature is Fuente Osmeña Circle known for?
Located at the intersection of Osmeña Boulevard and General Maxilom Avenue
What feature made the Perez-Samanillo Building stand out as a symbol of Manila's progress?
Stepped Motif
Which architect is referred to as the Father of Modern Architecture in the Philippines?
Fernando Ocampo Hizon
What characteristic style did Juan Felipe de Jesus Nakpil showcase in his architecture?
Bamboo motifs
Which building was declared a 'National Cultural Treasure'?
Central Seminary
What material was primarily used in the construction of the Manila Polo Club?
Stone and Concrete
Which characteristic is NOT associated with the design of the Capitol Theater?
Bamboo motifs
What architectural style was introduced by Edgar Bourne during the American colonial period in the Philippines?
Mission Revival Style
Why did the Americans take drastic measures to solve the epidemics in the Philippines quickly?
To isolate infected individuals in Detention Facilities
Which architectural feature is characteristic of the Mission Revival Style introduced in the Philippines during the American colonial period?
Exposed rafters
Who replaced Daniel Burnham as a consulting architect in the Philippines when he returned to America?
William Parsons
What materials were mainly used in the construction of standardized models for school buildings during the American colonial period in the Philippines?
Steel-framed skeleton construction
What was the primary aim of the City Beautiful Movement endorsed by Daniel Burnham in urban planning and architecture?
To improve cities through beautification
Which type of architectural technology was NOT commonly used in constructing Gabaldon School Buildings during the American colonial period?
Bamboo framing
What did Americans observe about waste disposal and water supply in Philippine towns during their colonial rule?
Poor waste disposal led to poor water supply
Test your knowledge of the colonial rule of the Philippines under American governance. Explore topics such as the Treaty of Paris, the Philippine-American War, establishment of camps and forts by US Army officers, and the rebuilding of the country.
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