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What was the purpose of the reduction of formerly scattered barangays?
To facilitate religious conversion and cultural change
What was the role of an encomendero in the Spanish colonial system?
To allocate, allot or distribute the resources of the domain
What was the purpose of the institution of hierarchal settlement systems?
To establish a core city or town as the center of the municipality
What was the significance of Intramuros in Spanish colonial architecture?
It was reserved for the nobility and the clergy
What was the purpose of the cuadricula system in Spanish colonial architecture?
To establish a system of streets and blocks laid out in a grid pattern
Test your knowledge of Spanish colonial architecture with this quiz! Explore terms like reduccion, encomienda, and bajo de las campana to learn about the forced urbanization and resettlement practices during this historical period.
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