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What is the primary motivation behind the Spanish exploration and colonization of the Philippines?
What is the primary motivation behind the Spanish exploration and colonization of the Philippines?
The Spanish were primarily seeking wealth, specifically gold and silver, as well as spices.
What does "Divide et impera" mean?
What does "Divide et impera" mean?
What is the term used to describe the Filipinos who lived outside the colonial pueblos?
What is the term used to describe the Filipinos who lived outside the colonial pueblos?
Landrones Monteses
Which of the following BEST describes the 'Real Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País'?
Which of the following BEST describes the 'Real Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País'?
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The Spanish colonial administration favored a decentralized system of governance in the Philippines.
The Spanish colonial administration favored a decentralized system of governance in the Philippines.
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What was the purpose of the "Real Compania de Filipinas"?
What was the purpose of the "Real Compania de Filipinas"?
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Explain the underlying motive behind the Spanish policy of "attraction and deception" in acquiring land and resources in the Philippines.
Explain the underlying motive behind the Spanish policy of "attraction and deception" in acquiring land and resources in the Philippines.
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The "indulgencia" was a tax imposed by the Spanish authorities on Filipinos for their religious practices.
The "indulgencia" was a tax imposed by the Spanish authorities on Filipinos for their religious practices.
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What was the main objective of the "polo y servicios" system implemented by the Spanish government in the Philippines?
What was the main objective of the "polo y servicios" system implemented by the Spanish government in the Philippines?
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Which of these was NOT a long-lasting impact of the Spanish colonial experience on the Philippines?
Which of these was NOT a long-lasting impact of the Spanish colonial experience on the Philippines?
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What is the significance of the "compadrazgo" system in Filipino society?
What is the significance of the "compadrazgo" system in Filipino society?
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Study Notes
Spanish Rediscovery and Colonial Phase (1500s-1800s)
- Age of Exploration: Europeans colonized the Philippines, seeking spices, silver, silk, and slaves.
- Motivations: Colonizers sought wealth (gold and silver) and glory and tried to control trade. They also aimed to spread Christianity.
- Mechanisms of Conquest: Methods included imposing administrative policies like encomienda and reducción, which forced Filipinos into labor and resettlement.
- Divide et Impera: Colonizers took advantage of existing rivalries among Filipino groups.
- Encomienda: This system granted Spanish officials control over land and indigenous labor, prioritizing their own gain.
- Reduccion: A policy that forced indigenous populations to relocate into centralized settlements under Spanish control.
- Church-Plaza Complex: Spanish colonial centers included churches, government buildings, and marketplaces, reflecting dominance.
- Indio: Term for indigenous people, subject to colonial rule.
- Categorizations of Indigenous People: Landrones Monteses and other groups like Salvahe, Vagamundos, and Mal hechores were considered outside the controlled areas.
Strategies for Intrusion and Conquest
- Policy of Attraction and Deception Colonizers employed tactics of friendship and hospitality, strategically fostering relationships and alliances.
- Attraction: Used to convince the Filipinos to comply with Spanish demands.
- Appropriation and Deception: Misinterpretation of Filipino hospitality and social customs.
- Exploitation: Expeditions were aggressive and sometimes involved violent tactics
Colonial Administration
- Corregidor: Local officials focused on taxation and labor control.
- Alcalde Mayor: Higher-level officials managing larger areas.
- Gobernadocillo: Officials in municipal level administration.
- Cabildos: Local governing bodies, involved in local administration and services.
Economic/Monastic Institutions
- Encomienda: Grants of land and labor control to Spanish settlers.
- Realenga: Land under direct Crown control.
- Polo y Servicios: Forced labor system, requiring people to work for a set number of days each year.
- Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade: Facilitated trade between Manila and Acapulco, negating Filipino industries and impacting population growth.
- Real Sociedad Economica de Amigos del País: Society aimed to promote economic advancement, social progress, and scientific reforms.
Socio-cultural Institutions
- Iglesia Catolica: The Catholic Church played a dominant role in religious and social life.
- Religious Influence: Religion was a key aspect of life within colonial structures.
- Education: Spanish colonial education focused on Spanish language and culture, aiming to create a subordinate populace.
Lasting Impacts of Spanish Colonial Experience
- Deep Religiosity: Although Christianity was imposed, it led to changes in indigenous religious practices.
- Racial Discrimination: Prejudice and bias based on race intensified.
- Cultural and Religious Disputes: Differences arose between various groups.
- Colonial Mentality: Negative attitudes toward colonial rule and dependence emerged.
- Loss of National Language: Language assimilation reduced the use and importance of indigenous languages.
- Appropriation: Spanish culture and language were integrated into local customs.
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Test your knowledge on the Spanish rediscovery and colonial phase in the Philippines during the 1500s to 1800s. This quiz covers key concepts such as the Age of Exploration, methods of conquest, and the impact of Spanish policies on indigenous populations. Dive into the motivations and mechanisms behind colonization and how it shaped the Philippines.
