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What is the year when Manila was founded?
What is the name of the circular fort that was renovated and joined the walls of the city?
What is the oldest stone church in the Philippines?
Who constructed the water works in Manila in 1686, which later became MWSS?
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What is the name of the irrigation system that is one of the oldest in the Philippines?
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What is the name of the church that was made entirely of steel using engineering techniques from Gustave Eiffel?
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What is the name of the first bridge to cross Rio del Pasig in Manila?
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What is the name of the second most important stone fortress in Manila?
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What is the name of the first masonry-built lighthouse in the Philippines?
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What is the name of the first suspension bridge built in Southeast Asia?
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Study Notes
- Manila was founded in 1571 and Fort Santiago was built under Spanish rule.
- Nuestra Senora de Guia was a circular fort that was renovated and joined the walls of the city.
- Santiago fortress was completed in 1634 and was the second most important stone fortress in Manila.
- St. Augustine Church is the oldest stone church in the Philippines, built in 1599.
- San Sebastian Church was made entirely of steel using engineering techniques from Gustave Eiffel.
- Puente Grande was the first bridge to cross Rio del Pasig in Manila and was replaced several times.
- Fr. Juan Peguero constructed the water works in Manila in 1686, which later became MWSS.
- Cavite Friar Land Irrigation System is one of the oldest irrigation systems in the Philippines.
- Pasig River Lighthouse was the first masonry-built lighthouse in the Philippines.
- Puente Colgante was the first suspension bridge built in Southeast Asia and was described as "unparalleled throughout Asia."
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Discover the rich history of Manila's infrastructure with this quiz! Test your knowledge on the city's iconic landmarks, from the oldest stone church in the Philippines to the first suspension bridge in Southeast Asia. Learn about the Spanish rule and the impressive engineering feats that have shaped Manila's landscape. Keywords: Manila, Spanish rule, landmarks, infrastructure, engineering.
