Spanish Colonial Period in the Philippines

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What was the main focus of primary instruction in the Philippines after the enactment of the Spanish Education Decree of 1863?

  • Teaching Spanish language (correct)
  • Advanced agriculture techniques
  • Studying evolutionary history
  • Learning about medicinal plants

Which of the following was a key aspect of the Manila Galleon Trade Route during the colonial period in the Philippines?

  • Import of European luxury goods
  • Transportation of slaves
  • Trade in fine porcelains and spices (correct)
  • Exchange of gold for silver

What was the purpose of the Bureau of Public Works during the Spanish colonial period?

  • Building schools and universities
  • Promoting agricultural advancements
  • Constructing roads and fortresses (correct)
  • Enhancing maritime trade

Which period saw the Spanish galleons sailing between Acapulco and Manila, facilitating early global trade?

<p>1565-1815 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major change occurred in the Philippines as a result of the Spanish Education Decree of 1863?

<p>Establishment of free education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the Bureau of Public Works evolve into the DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways)?

<p>1868 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Aloe vera in the medicinal and cosmetic industries?

<p>It has been widely used for thousands of years with unclear reasons for dominance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the use of manunggal differ from Aloe vera in the pre-colonial period?

<p>Aloe vera was widely known, while manunggal was popular among herbal practitioners. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the primary functions of the system of farming in the pre-colonial period?

<p>Prevention of soil erosion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of tools and weapons in the pre-colonial period, what did the colonization by the Spaniards bring to the Philippines?

<p>Introduction of modern construction methods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did colonization by the Spaniards have on education in the Philippines during that period?

<p>Provision of modern means of construction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does new research in BMC Evolutionary Biology aim to uncover about Aloe vera?

<p>The evolutionary history behind its relationship with mankind (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Spanish education play during the colonial period in the Philippines?

<p>It played a major role in transforming Filipino culture into a hybrid of Southeast Asian and Western culture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the educational landscape during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines?

<p>By the time Spain was replaced by the United States, Filipinos had one of the highest literacy rates in Asia. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the Spanish colonial period education system in the Philippines from other European powers' colonies in Asia?

<p>It introduced modern public school education earlier than other colonial powers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What innovation in education was introduced by Spain during the colonial period?

<p>Establishment of the oldest universities and colleges in Asia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Spanish education contribute to the unification of different cultures in the Philippines?

<p>By gradually unifying different customs and traditions into a unique hybrid culture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made Filipino education unique compared to other Asian and Pacific nations during the colonial period?

<p>Filipinos were among the most educated peoples in all of Asia with high literacy rates. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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