Resistance to Spanish Colonialism in the Philippines

What was a key reason for the Spanish colonizers to exploit divisions among Filipino communities?

Why is it important to respect different religions and beliefs?

Which of the following figures is noted for leading resistance against Spanish rule?

How might one convince their parents to attend a religious service from a different faith?

What concept describes the act of experiencing or enjoying a particular state or feeling?

Vocabulary

pinaigting: intensified
alitan: conflict/quarrel
pagdaong: landing/arrival
minimithi: desired/longed for
tumatamasa: experiencing/enjoying
nararanasan: experiencing

Integration

Indigenous people's resistance against Spanish colonization was fierce.
Some Filipinos hid from Spanish religious authorities using resistance tactics.
Indigenous groups fought assimilation into Spanish culture.
The Spanish used military force to suppress resistance.
Indigenous groups didn't always unite against the Spanish.
Spanish tactics aimed to divide communities.
Filipinos resisted Spanish attempts to take their land.
Indigenous leaders like Lapu-Lapu, Diego Silang and Gabriela Silang resisted Spanish rule.

Reactions to Spanish Colonialism

Spanish observed that indigenous communities were not united.
Spanish exploited internal disputes to divide and weaken resistance.
Filipinos' resistance varied in form, from open rebellion to evasion.
Indigenous leaders successfully led resistance against the Spanish colonial government.

This quiz explores the fierce resistance of indigenous peoples against Spanish colonization in the Philippines. It covers various strategies employed by Filipinos to oppose assimilation and defend their land. Key figures and the complexities of their internal conflicts are also highlighted.