Spanish Colonial Administration in the Philippines Quiz

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What was the purpose of the Laws of the Indies?

To regulate trade with other countries

To turn into official laws the decisions and legislations regarding Spain's territories (correct)

To abolish the monarchy in the Spanish colonies

To establish the first public school system in Spain

Who was responsible for overseeing threats to colonization from other nations in the Viceroyalty?

The Archbishop/Bishop of Manila

Intendant General

Real Audiencia de Manila

Captain/Governor General (correct)

What was the role of the Cabo Segundo in colonial government?

Taking over the Governor General position in case of death (correct)

Center of administration

First bishop of Manila

Overseeing threats to colonization from other nations

Who was the first bishop of Manila?

Fray Domingo de Salazar Signup and view all the answers

What did the Ministerio de Ultramar focus on?

Giving mandates on behalf of the King Signup and view all the answers

Which position was inaugurated in 1762 after controversy surrounding Archbishop Manuel de Rojo del Rio?

Cabo Segundo Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for tax collection in the colonial government?

The Gobernadorcillo Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Intendant General in the colonial government?

Assisting the Provincia Mayor Signup and view all the answers

Who acted as the Supreme Court of the colony and adviser to the Captain General?

Audiencia Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Residencia in the colonial government?

Evaluating officials' performance Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for administering and judging the districts in question?

The Corregimiento Signup and view all the answers

What was the duty of the Cabeza de Barangay in the colonial government?

Election observer Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the encomienda system in the colonial era?

To establish a system of forced labor and tribute collection. Signup and view all the answers

Which group of officials were responsible for overseeing the corrupt practices of the Governor General in the colonial government?

Residencia and Intendencia Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Church in the colonial government's political setup?

To hold high power and influence, often surpassing civil authorities. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of 'Visita' in the colonial government during the Spanish colonization?

To evaluate the Governor General's performance in office. Signup and view all the answers

'Residencia' was a process used to _____________.

Evaluate the Governor General's conduct after leaving office. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Spanish Colonial Government

The Laws of the Indies were turned into official laws by the Royal and Supreme Council of the Indies.
The Viceroyalty of Nueva Espania was established on August 18, 1521.
Francisco Ceinos was the viceroy during the colonization in 1565.
The Ministry for Overseas Territories gave mandates on behalf of the King.
The Ministry for Overseas Territories was abolished on April 20, 1899.
Don Antonio Maura was the most important minister who established the Maura Law.

National Government

The National Government consisted of:
- Captain/ Governor General
- The Archbishop/ Bishop of Manila
- The Cabo Segundo
- Intendant General
- The Real Audiencia de Manila
The Captain/ Governor General was a constituent of the Viceroyalty that oversaw threats to colonization from other nations.
The Spanish East Indies was Spain's center of administration.

Local Government

The Provincial/ Alcaldia was a constituent of the local government.
The Suffragan Dioceses were part of the local government.
The Corregimiento was the provincial district before colonization and during conflicts.
The Junta Provincial was the provincial council that helped the Alcalde Mayor as public prosecutor.
The Gobernadorcillo was the administrator and judge of the districts.
The Captain Municipal was the administrator of the cities.
The Tribunal Municipal was composed of the Captain Municipal and assistants.
The Alcaldes Ordinarios (Mayor and Vice Mayor) were judges and administrators of the Ayuntamiento or Cabildo (City Council).
The Cabeza de Barangay was the administrator of the barangay, composed of 40-50 families, responsible for collecting tribute.

Abuses of the Encomienda System

The Encomienda system was a system where the monarchy or conquistadors gave the right to claim tribute and labor from acquired territories to groups.
This system brought suffering to the indigents, whose economic yield was only enough to sustain their daily needs.
The Tribute system/ taxation forced labor and polo y servicio, obliging males aged 16-40 to render 40-day service to the government.
Residencia, Visita, and Intendencia were institutions that oversaw the corrupt ways of the Governor General and other officials.

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Test your knowledge on the Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines during the 16th and 17th centuries. Questions cover topics such as the Ayuntamiento, Alcaldes Ordinarios, barangay administrators, abuses, encomienda system, and forced labor.