17 Questions
Which institution is associated with the collection of 'Tributos'?
Museo Iloilo
What is the 'Cedula Personal' tax related to?
Salaries and profits
Which location is linked to the 'Old Agriculture and Commerce Building'?
Iloilo City
What does the 'Prestacion Personal' refer to?
Tax on salaries and profits
Which historical buildings are mentioned in the text?
Old Agriculture and Commerce Building and Museo Iloilo
What was the purpose of collecting tributos from the indigenous populations?
To support the Spanish crown financially
In addition to direct taxes, what other type of tributos were collected from the indigenous population?
Corvée labor
Which year saw the publication of the first comprehensive legislation on tributos in the New World?
1680
What was one of the principles established by the 1680 law regarding the collection of tributos?
Exemptions for those recently converted to Christianity
How were tributos often collected from the indigenous population?
In the form of labor services
What was the main use of the labor services provided by the indigenous populations as part of tributos?
To build and maintain infrastructure
What was the purpose of the 'Matrícula de Tributos' document mentioned in the text?
To record labor services provided by the tributaries
What was the purpose of levying tributos on the indigenous population?
To financially support the Spanish military and administrative structure
What was the significance of the 'Real Ordenanza de Intendentes' issued in 1786?
It defined the concept of 'tributos' as a recognition of vasallage and protection.
How were the revenues from tributos utilized by the Spanish crown?
To support both military activities in Europe and administrative activities in America
What role did tributos play in maintaining control over Spanish colonies?
They served as a source of revenue to support colonial activities
Why were tributos considered a crucial component of the Spanish colonial system?
For providing a steady source of revenue to support colonial operations
Test your knowledge of different types of taxes and historical buildings in the Philippines. Identify terms related to forced labor, urban real estate tax, agricultural exemption, and famous landmarks like the Old Legislative Building and National Museum of Fine Arts.
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